Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree

Why Dwarf Cavendish Banana Trees?

Bananas are packed with fiber, potassium, calcium, and iron — and with the Dwarf Cavendish, you're growing them at home instead of buying them at the store. This is the same variety behind most bananas sold in grocery stores, prized for its reliable production and sweet, familiar flavor.

Give this fruit tree warm, in-ground conditions and it grows vigorously; because it's uniquely dwarf-sized, it also thrives container-grown, topping out at just 8 to 10 feet — compact enough to move between a sunny patio, a kitchen, or a sunroom as the seasons change. It flowers before fruiting, typically within its first couple of growing seasons once established, and the large flower drops away as the bananas begin to develop.

The leaves grow up to 4 feet long and are extremely lush, providing shade and a real sense of privacy wherever it's planted. New leaves often emerge with a reddish tinge before settling into the fresh green that makes up most of the plant, adding some extra visual interest as it grows. Because it's tropical at heart, plan on bringing container-grown trees indoors or providing frost protection once temperatures drop toward the low 20s°F — a bit of winter planning keeps it coming back strong each year.

Sizing:

Pot size	Average height
6" / 1 gallon	1 ft.
10" / 3 gallon	1.5-2 ft.
12" / 5 gallon	3 ft.
14" / 7 gallon	4-5 ft.
15 gallon	5-6 ft.

Why Trees.com?

We plant and grow every Dwarf Cavendish at our nursery for months before it ships, so you're getting a tree with healthy roots and developed branching, not one that's just getting started. We also take special care packing and shipping it — expect to see fresh new leaves appear every few days once it settles into your space.

Every tree we ship is backed by our Alive & Thrive Guarantee™, and our Plant Experts are ready to help if you have questions about pollination, pruning, or managing the pups that grow alongside your tree.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Place your Cavendish Banana in a sunny location with Southern or Western exposure so that it can receive as much afternoon sunlight as possible. If growing indoors, place next to a large, bright window with the same exposure, turning the plant when necessary to avoid plant growth that tilts toward the light source. Outdoor planting should be done in the summer months to avoid the possibility of frost damage.

Once you're ready to plant, dig the hole large enough to accommodate your Cavendish's root system, place your plant, gently backfill the soil and tamp down to avoid air pockets.

If you're planting in a container, select a pot that's twice the size of your shipped container, and make sure it has drainage holes. Use organic soil mix and place your tree in the pot, then move in front of a sunny window.

Note: This product grows best in well-draining soil. When you receive your plant, you may notice small, white beads or rocks in the soil - this medium is added to increase drainage and keep your plant happy and healthy!

2. Watering: Water two or three times weekly, or more often in dry conditions. If you're not sure when to water, simply check the surrounding soil about 2 or 3 inches down...if the soil is dry, it's time to water.

3. Fertilizing: To fertilize organically, use compost, well-composted manure or other organic fertilizers. Spent banana leaves and cuttings can be used as mulch to help return potassium to the soil.

4. Pruning: When bananas begin to sprout, cut off the main flower - this will encourage larger banana growth.