Banana Split is a sativa-leaning hybrid cannabis strain bred from Tangie and Banana Sherbet, known for a sweet, creamy tropical flavor with a bright citrus edge. It was bred by Crockett Family Farms, the California breeder behind Tangie. Most listings put it between 18 and 25% THC, with a clear, happy head high that can soften into relaxation.
Banana Split Strain at a Glance
| Type | Sativa-leaning hybrid |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Tangie × Banana Sherbet |
| Breeder / origin | Crockett Family Farms |
| THC | 18–25% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Dominant terpenes | Myrcene, Beta-caryophyllene, Linalool |
| Aroma and flavor | tangerine, lemon, tropical fruit, earth, spice, tropical, citrus, honey, creamy, sweet |
| Reported effects | happy, euphoric, focused, relaxed |
| Best for | daytime use, productive afternoons, citrus and fruit lovers |
| Flowering time | About 8 weeks |
Where Banana Split Comes From
Banana Split comes from Crockett Family Farms, the California breeding outfit best known for Tangie. Leafly and Weedmaps both credit Crockett with the strain and give the cross as Tangie by Banana Sherbet, and AllBud lists the same parents. Weedmaps cites the seed bank Seeds Here Now for the background, which carried Crockett’s seed releases.
The idea behind the cross is easy to read from the name. Tangie supplies the tangerine citrus and an energetic lift, while Banana Sherbet adds the sweet, creamy banana side. Leafly lists Banana Fig as an offspring. Banana Split has since shown up on many dispensary menus and in vape cartridges, so the label may not always reflect the Crockett cut.
Banana Split Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly reviewers most often report focused, happy and euphoric, and Leafly’s description calls it a clean, level-headed high for a productive day. AllBud users list euphoria, happiness and uplift, and mention a body high and calm that grows over time. Weedmaps users tag it as happy, relaxed and euphoric.
The arc most people describe is a bright, alert start that eases into a relaxed body feel, with one AllBud reviewer noting sleepiness as the first wave fades. Small amounts suit daytime errands and creative work. Larger amounts lean more mellow than the citrus nose might suggest.
Banana Split Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Leafly users tag the flavor as tropical, citrus and honey, and AllBud adds creamy, fruity, sour and sweet, with aromas of lemon, cherry, tropical fruit, earth and spice. Leafly credits the citrus to Tangie and the sweetness to Banana Sherbet. Expect sweet banana cream with a tart tangerine bite, and some reviewers notice a light pepper finish.
Leafly lists myrcene as the dominant terpene, with caryophyllene and linalool behind it. Myrcene gives an herbal, fruity base, caryophyllene the pepper note, and linalool a soft floral touch.
- Myrcene: earthy, musky and herbal, also found in mango and hops
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
- Linalool: floral and lavender-like
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Banana Split
Leafly reviewers most often mention anxiety, headache and dry eyes. Dry mouth is common with almost any strain. The citrus-sativa side can feel racy in big doses, and some users get sleepy as it wears off, so start low and see which way it goes for you.
How strong Banana Split feels depends on the batch, your tolerance and how you consume it. Start low, go slow, and read our guide to dosing cannabis.
Do People Use Banana Split for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers most often say they reach for Banana Split during stress (24%), pain (17%) and anxiety (17%), and AllBud users mention fatigue and low mood. These are anecdotal reports, not clinical evidence.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Banana Split
- Difficulty: Easy
- Flowering: About 8 weeks
- Yield: Large
- Height: Medium
- Environment: Indoor or outdoor
Weedmaps, citing the seed bank, describes Banana Split as easy to grow, with medium-sized plants, a large yield and a flowering time of about eight weeks. Leafly says growers can expect large buds with oversized, frosty colas. AllBud describes olive-green buds with bright orange hairs. Large colas hold moisture, so outdoor growers in wet autumn climates should prune for airflow and watch for mold.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Banana Split
- Tangie: its parent
- Sour Tangie: another Tangie-family citrus strain
- Strawberry Banana: a sweet banana-forward hybrid
- Banana Kush: another banana-flavored strain
- Sunset Sherbet: from the Sherbet family
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Where to Buy Banana Split
Dispensary menus change every week, and Banana Split may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Chicago, browse Chicago dispensaries and check the menus at stores like UMI – Chicago and Market 96 – S Wells Street. In Eugene, browse Eugene dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Dark Matter Cannabis Eugene and Going Green Eugene. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Banana Split FAQ
Is Banana Split indica or sativa?
It is a hybrid that leans sativa. AllBud lists 60% sativa, and Leafly calls it sativa-dominant.
What is Banana Split a cross of?
Tangie crossed with Banana Sherbet.
Who bred Banana Split?
Crockett Family Farms, the breeder of Tangie.
How strong is Banana Split?
Weedmaps lists 18 to 24% THC and AllBud 22 to 25%, while Leafly’s figure is lower at about 15%.
What does Banana Split taste like?
Sweet banana cream and tropical fruit with a tart citrus edge from Tangie.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.