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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 5–9Type TreeClimate Temperate
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — the Pawpaw can serve as an ornamental focal point; offering not just visual interest but also seasonal treats

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Annonaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — providing nourishment for caterpillars of the Zebra Swallowtail butterfly; the Pawpaw supports local ecosystems, image 74
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — which rely on the tree for survival; reaching 15-20 ft high with a similar spread, image 101
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — offering not just visual interest but also seasonal treats; tree for full, image 71
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — rendering it an ideal choice for small yards or as an understory tree in larger woodland gardens; it typically grows to, image 113
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — the Pawpaw adds a tropical flair and provides exceptional fall color with its golden-yellow foliage; as it is not a, image 84
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — as it is not a favorite of bees; the largest native to North America, image 65
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — tree for full
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — tree for full; which rely on the tree for survival, image 78
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — When designing with sustainability in mind; is a versatile deciduous tree that contributes a tropical aesthetic to temperate
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — the largest native to North America
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — the Pawpaw adds a tropical flair and provides exceptional fall color with its golden-yellow foliage
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — is a deciduous North American native tree; prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade, image 79
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — Partial shade to full sunlight is acceptable; ideal for understory planting or naturalized areas, image 68
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — It thrives in hardiness zones 5 through 9 and prefers rich, well-drained soil; purple flowers in the garden, image 67
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — the Pawpaw adds a tropical flair and provides exceptional fall color with its golden-yellow foliage; as it is not a, image 58
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — rendering it an ideal choice for small yards or as an understory tree in larger woodland gardens; it typically grows to, image 61
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — the Pawpaw can serve as an ornamental focal point; offering not just visual interest but also seasonal treats, image 70
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — It thrives in hardiness zones 5 through 9 and prefers rich, well-drained soil
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — purple flowers in the garden; rendering it an ideal choice for small yards or as an understory tree in larger woodland, image 76
Pawpaw (Asimina Triloba) — tree for full; which rely on the tree for survival, image 104
Asimina Triloba
Asimina Triloba
Asimina Triloba
Asimina Triloba
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