Siam Ruby Red Banana - Musa patio The 'Velvet Elvis' elephant ear

The 'Velvet Elvis' elephant ear is named for its dark green velvety leaves with bright white veins

These fruiting trees not only enhance your landscape with lush foliage and vibrant blossoms but also produce an abundance of delicious

Tolerates most conditions except for wet soil

If those reasons aren't enough

This green-skinned fruit is pure white inside

Siam Ruby Red Banana - Musa patio The 'Velvet Elvis' elephant earWhen young, Siam Ruby leaves are bright green with stripes of red; as this banana plant matures, the leaves become predominantly red with flecks of green. Siam Rubies generally get their red color when they reach 12 inches or taller and the deep red color is intensified when given more sun. This is an ornamental variety that's striking color will make you forget all about fruiting banana varieties. Average mature height: 6 to 8 feet Watering: Heavy.