Banana Passionfruit

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Also known as: Passiflora tripartita, Passiflora mollissima

Andes region, South America

An unusual elongated passionfruit relative with fruit shaped like a small banana, popular in cooler high-elevation subtropical climates.

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Growing & Care

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 9-11

Pollination

Self-incompatible in many populations — a second vine improves fruit set.

Care info

Tolerates cooler conditions than standard tropical passionfruit, doing well at higher elevations.

Recommendations

A good choice for subtropical climates that are a bit too cool for standard purple/yellow passionfruit.

Flavor Profile

Sweet and mildly tart with a distinct fragrant, almost guava-like quality

Quick facts

Skin color

Yellow-orange

Size

Medium, elongated

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 9-11