The Ice Cream Blue Java Banana is a cold-tolerant banana plant famous for sweet, aromatic fruit with a creamy, ice-cream-like texture and a vanilla flavor. Hardy down to 20°F, it thrives in a range of climates and is ideal for container growing.
At a glance
Variety: Blue Java ("Ice Cream") banana
Fruit: Sweet, aromatic, creamy texture with vanilla flavor
Cold tolerance: Down to 20°F for brief periods
Light: Full to partial sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, moisture-retaining
Planting: Container-friendly
Climate: Warm, subtropical, with good cold tolerance
Best for
Cooler-climate banana growing
Container and patio growing
Homegrown dessert bananas
Tropical-look gardens
Fresh eating
How to grow
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil that retains moisture, in full sun to partial shade, and water regularly during the growing season. Use a balanced fertilizer in the growing season and prune to maintain shape and air circulation. Hardy down to 20°F, it is well-suited to container growing for easy protection in colder weather.
Flavor profile
Sweet and aromatic with a creamy, ice-cream-like texture and a delightful vanilla flavor.
About Everglades Farm
Everglades Farm is a Florida nursery in Homestead growing fruiting trees, edible plants, and rare garden showpieces, shipped directly from the nursery to your door.
