This is a very unusual banana and a must for serious collectors. This banana grows 18-20 feet high and has a long raceme (5 to 6 feet) of fruit with long skinny tart tasting bananas. ?Monkey Fingers? is a real conversation piece.

Growing Information

• Temp: For best growth above 65?F is recommended. Wind tolerant
  
  
• Light: Full sun to no less than 30% shade. Foliage growers should use 30%-60% shade.
  
  
• Soil: Good water holding capacity is needed
  
  
• Mature Height: 18-20'
  
  
• Type: Dessert
  
  
• Hardiness: Zone 8-10
  
  
• Major Pests: Borers, grasshoppers, and root nematodes
  
  
• Diseases: Panama disease and Black Sigatoka (a leaf spot disease)
  
  
• Origin: NA