Giant Highland Banana The Biggest Banana

Scientific Classification

Known by their scientific name Musa ingens or Musa ingens NW Slimmonds, these trees are six to seven times higher than an average banana tree.

Rare Species Origin

It is a very rare species that only grows in the mountain forests of the island of New Guinea at altitudes of 1200-1800 meters.

Tree Length and Height

Most banana trees are usually about three to four meters in length, but these banana trees can be 24 to 30 meters high.

Fruiting

Musa ingens have a capacity of 300 fruits, each of which weighs 132 pounds (60 kilograms).

Edible Parts of Banana Tree

The fruit and flower are both edible.

Fruit Flesh

The fruit and flower are both edible. Pic Credit: Ebay

Taste

The taste is flavourful with a touch of sourness. Pic Credit: Ebay

Sowing Time

Highland Banana Can be sown at any time of the year.

Fruiting Time

The banana plant only bears fruit once. After that cut the pseudostem immediately.
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