Pawpaw, Bare Root
Unique Native Fruit with Tropical Flavor
Pawpaw, Bare Root - Bare Root / 6-18" Seedling is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)
Pawpaw trees (Asimina triloba) are a native North American fruit tree that produces large, sweet, custard-like fruits in the fall. They are a fast-growing tree that can reach heights of up to 20 feet, with a spread of up to 30 feet. They are relatively disease-resistant and drought-tolerant, making them a good choice for homeowners and gardeners alike. PawPaws are tolderant of black walnut juglones and prefer to be planted with some shade protection in early years with full sun in later years. . Maroon flowers appear before the leaves in spring. Edible, yellow-green fruits ripen in September. Delicious, sweet flavor that has been described as a cross between a mango, banana, and pineapple - a real native yet tropical treat! Do you have an area to clear, but you're not ready to clear it yet? Plant some pawpaws there!
Pawpaw trees are also a valuable wildlife resource, attracting birds, bees, and butterflies. They are a food source for many animals, including birds, bees, butterflies, squirrels, and opossums. The tree's large leaves provide cover for birds and other animals, and its roots help to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.
Native Range: Eastern and midwestern United States
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained soil
Mature Height: 15-20 feet
Mature Width: 15-30 feet
Bloom Time: April-May
Bloom Color: Brownish-redTree
Pollination:
Pawpaw trees are not self-fertile, so two or more different varieties are needed for fruit set. See our Pollination page for more information on cross-pollination varieties and requirements!
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Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Part Sun/Shade
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Soil RequirementsMedium, Medium-Wet
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Bloom ColorYellow, Green
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Bloom TimeApril, May
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USDA Hardiness ZonesZone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9+
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Chill Hours400
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Native StatesMaine, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana
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