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Pawpaw

Asimina Triloba

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Overview

Asimina triloba, commonly called Pawpaw, is a deciduous North American native tree, reaching 15-20 ft high with a similar spread. Renowned for large, edible fruits reminiscent of bananas and custard, and maroon, six-petaled flowers. Prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Ideal for understory planting or naturalized areas. With lush, broad green leaves, the Pawpaw adds a tropical flair and provides exceptional fall color with its golden-yellow foliage. USDA zones 5-9.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — Ideal for understory planting or naturalized areas
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — Prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shadePawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — is a deciduous North American native treePawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — Renowned for large, edible fruits reminiscent of bananas and custard, and maroon, six-petaled flowersPawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — the Pawpaw adds a tropical flair and provides exceptional fall color with its golden-yellow foliagePawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — Ideal for understory planting or naturalized areasPawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — is a versatile deciduous tree that contributes a tropical aesthetic to temperate landscapes+109

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature height
15–30 Ft.
Mature width
15–30 Ft.

Classification

Family
Annonaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — reaching 15-20 ft high with a similar spread
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — Prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — is a deciduous North American native tree
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — Renowned for large, edible fruits reminiscent of bananas and custard, and maroon, six-petaled flowers
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — the Pawpaw adds a tropical flair and provides exceptional fall color with its golden-yellow foliage
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — Ideal for understory planting or naturalized areas
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — is a versatile deciduous tree that contributes a tropical aesthetic to temperate landscapes
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — It typically grows to 15-20 feet in height with an equal spread
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — as it is not a favorite of bees
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — typically by flies or beetles
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — These have a custard-like texture with a flavor profile reminiscent of bananas, mangoes, and melon
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — Thus, planting two or more genetically distinct trees will ensure better fruit production
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — rendering it an ideal choice for small yards or as an understory tree in larger woodland gardens
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — the largest native to North America
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — When designing with sustainability in mind
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — providing nourishment for caterpillars of the Zebra Swallowtail butterfly
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — but fruiting is most abundant in full sun.<br><br>In a landscape
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — the Pawpaw can serve as an ornamental focal point
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — offering not just visual interest but also seasonal treats
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — the Pawpaw supports local ecosystems
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — It thrives in hardiness zones 5 through 9 and prefers rich, well-drained soil
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — Partial shade to full sunlight is acceptable
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — tree with purple blooms
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — Ideal for understory planting or naturalized areas; the Pawpaw adds a tropical flair and provides exceptional fall color with its

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