Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Monkey Banana. Please visit our seed store to view current selections.

Description

A medium sized tree from 15-45 feet. Has long, somewhat skinny leaves to 6" long. Large, bulbous flowers are white. Fruits in 4-6 years from seed.

Hardiness

Frost hardy to 25F.

Growing Environment

Grows best in wet, humid climates. Will tolerate some cool temperatures but should generally be kept in a freeze-free environment.

Propagation

By seeds. Seeds are very slow to germinate, taking from 4-12 months germination time.

Uses

Pulp is said to tasty and is eaten fresh.

Native Range

Native to semi-deciduous Atlantic forests from Minas Gerais to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Very rare in the wild and not cultivated.

Related Species

Annonaceae
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	Annona cherimola x squamosa Atemoya		Annona cornifolia Annona cornifolia
	Annona crassiflora Marolo		Annona diversifolia Ilama
	Annona glabra Pond Apple		Annona montana Mountain Soursop
	Annona muricata Soursop		Annona paludosa Annona paludosa
	Annona purpurea Soncoya		Annona reticulata Custard Apple
	Annona salzmannii Beach Sugar Apple		Annona scleroderma Poshe-te
	Annona senegalensis Wild Custard Apple		Annona sericea Annona sericea
	Annona squamosa Sugar Apple		Anonidium mannii Junglesop
	Asiminia triloba Pawpaw		Cananga odorata Ylang Ylang
	Duguetia lanceolata Pindaiba		Monodora myristica Calabash Nutmeg
	Porcelia macrocarpa Monkey Banana		Rollinia deliciosa Biriba
	Rollinia sylvatica Aractium do Mato		Stelechocarpus burahol Kepel
	Xylopia aromatica Monkey Pepper