Entry type: Mountain wild banana
Specifications and details
| Mature Height Range | Up to about 20 ft |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Tree-like clumping |
| Foliage Character | Large banana-like leaves |
| Indoor Suitability | Low |
| Light Preference | Full sun to semi-shade |
| Bloom Color | White sepals with light mauve to blue petals |
| Botanical Name | Strelitzia caudata |
| USDA Zone Range | USDA Zones 10 to 11; frost-free or very light-frost sites |
| Container Friendliness | Low |
| Common Name | Mountain wild banana; Transvaal wild banana; mountain strelitzia |
Last verified: November 3, 2026