Popoulu "Red Trunk" Tongan/Hawaiian Banana - Musa

The Red Trunked Popoulu Banana Tree originated from Tonga, but became popular in Hawaii. Its rotund fruit is square on the ends, green-yellow on the outside and its pulp is a salmon-pink color.

If you've ever had an apple banana-flavored treat, the creator might have received inspiration from the Popoulu banana. It gives a whole new meaning to "I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas."

Mature Popoulu Banana photo credit: A. Vécina, Bioversity

• Average mature height: 14 feet
• Fertilizer: N/P/K (Nitrogen/Phosphorus/Potassium) in a 3/1/6 ratio
• Light: Mostly sunny to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained
• Zones: 8-10