{"title":"Banana","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBananas bring a tropical touch to Southern California yards and can fruit successfully in warm, protected spots with the right variety. We carry cold-hardy varieties like Dwarf Cavendish and Ice Cream (Blue Java), bred to handle our cooler nights better than standard bananas. Best in warmer microclimates or with some winter protection — reach out and we'll help you figure out if your spot works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow something you can eat.™\"\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dwarf-cavendish-banana-tree","title":"Dwarf Cavendish Banana Tree","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Cavendish Banana Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA compact banana that fits a regular backyard, the \u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Cavendish\u003c\/strong\u003e grows about 8 to 10 feet tall, much shorter than standard bananas. 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The stout bananas start out bluish with a silvery coating and ripen to pale yellow, with soft white flesh you can eat fresh or cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is one of the \u003cstrong\u003emore cold-tolerant bananas\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it handles cooler spots better than many varieties. It’s also a \u003cstrong\u003etall plant, not a dwarf\u003c\/strong\u003e, growing about 12 to 15 feet in California. 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