I've got one that only got 5 ft tall before fruiting. I know that some others here have had them grow quite a bit taller than that though. After it fruits the main stem will die, so allow one or two pups to develop to replace it.

The fruit tastes similar to grocery store bananas, only a bit sweeter. The fruits on mine were about 5 or 6 inches long.

Also, this variety handled the near-freezing weather in January without any problem, though it didn't grow at all during the cool weather. My other banana (an apple banana) bit the dust due to the cold.

John

Thanks John. I planted it yesterday. I wanted one that was smallish. I put it near my house but not too close. I had an area that just needed something. It already has 2 new leaves that have unfolded. I'm very excited. I remember my grand daddy used to have one and I believe it was the same variety because the fruits were smaller than grocery store nanners. It's bringing back memories already. Thanks for the reply.
Joy

OK, what I heard was that the main stem continues to live and will never fruit again. But it will continue to take nutrients away from the new productive parts. That is what machetes are for, cutting down the main stalk after harvesting the bunch.

OH! OK. Thanks. I'll keep that in mind.