Pawpaw
Price range: $12.00 through $15.00
This small, tropical-looking tree offers sweet, vanilla custard-flavored fruit and makes a beautiful ornamental or shade tree. Thrives in USDA Zones 4b-7b and requires two trees for pollination.
Description
The Pawpaw Tree (Asimina triloba), often called “The Custard Apple”, is a truly unique addition to any garden. With its sweet, vanilla custard-like flavor, the fruit of this small tree (up to 25 feet tall) is a delightful treat. The pawpaw’s creamy, 3-6 inch fruit is packed with nutrients and is best enjoyed fresh or frozen—avoid cooking or dehydrating to prevent nausea.
Beyond its fruit, the Pawpaw serves as a stunning ornamental and shade tree, boasting large, tropical-looking leaves. This native of eastern and midwestern U.S. is well-suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 4b-7b.
Features:
- Variety: Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)
- Growth Habit: Reaches up to 25 feet, great for edible and ornamental use
- Fruit: 3-6 inches, sweet vanilla custard flavor, ideal for fresh eating and “ice-cream”
- Pollination: Requires two trees for fruit production
- Fruit Bearing Age: 3-5 years after planting
- Hardiness Zones: 4b-7b, adaptable to temperate climates
Care Instructions:
- Sun Exposure: Prefers shade when young; older trees handle partial to full sun
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, especially in dry periods
- Soil: Needs well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil
Plant a Pawpaw Tree today to enjoy fresh, custard-like fruit while enhancing your garden with its tropical charm and shade-providing beauty!
Additional information
| size | 3.25" square pot, 1 Liter |
|---|---|
| Type | Fruit Trees |