This month’s Strain of the Month is one of Kind Tree Reserve’s top flowers, Banana Tree! The Banana Tree (Bananimal x Lemon Tree) has a truly delectable and complex profile that everyone needs a chance to sample.
Out of the jar, Banana Tree hits the nose hard with a fruit profile reminiscent of lemon, guava and other tropical tree fruits. There are light floral and gas notes that are subtle yet distinguished and mysterious. Its notable, bright green, buoyant nug structure with dense trichome clusters really indicates that the cultivar selection by Kind Tree thrives in their system. It stands out over many varieties in the state.
Smoking the flower reveals how complex this profile is. The nose is hugely fruity, but the flavor translates more into an earthy, citrus profile that brings the mysterious undertones to the forefront of the experience. I find contrasting flavors and aromas to be one of the more unique and interesting profiles on the market. The experience of smelling one thing and then tasting another, still in a pleasant and interesting manner, is one of the great joys of Cannabis consumption.
Taking home the award for the best citrus strain in the 2026 Maryland Leaf Bowl, Banana Tree is a succulent cross between Bananimal and Lemon Tree. This tropical lineage creates an olfactory sensation of bright citrus fruits, perfect for Tangie aficionados like myself. The Bananimal adds a candy-like element that is most prominent in the aftertaste, creating a sweet and sour, funky flavor.
The Kind Tree Reserve team has worked hard to capture well-bred genetics in a system built for said genetics, producing a complex, challenging profile the whole market should enjoy. For the connoisseurs who like to explore the more unique profiles, try the Banana Tree experience and see how a fruity nose with a zesty flavor hits your senses!
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This article was originally published in the October 2026 issue of Maryland Leaf.
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