PawPaw Tree (Asimona triloba)
$15.00
Description
Pawpaw Tree (Asimona triloba) is an understory tree that does well in shade and requires moist, fertile soil. In order for cross-pollination to occur, two plants are needed. These trees can reach 15 – 30 ft tall, and will bear edible fruit in the 6th – 7th year of growth. The large fruit has a creamy texture with a flavor often compared to mango or banana. Pawpaw tend to be deer resistant, however fencing for the first few years will help protect them from rabbits. It is a host plant for zebra swallowtail butterflies.
Light: Part Sun
Moisture: Medium to Wet
Soil Type: Well-Drained, but Moist
Soil pH: 5.5-7.0
Average Height: 10-30 Feet
Flowers: Dark Red/Purple flowers with thick-fleshy petals
Bloom Time: April
Fruiting Season: August-September
Native Region: Eastern and Midwestern United States
Wildlife: Host for Zebra Swallowtail Butterflies (Eurytides marcellus)
Additional Notes: Often need more than one for pollination. Best if the two trees have different genetics.
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