Pawpaw (1-2' seedling)
Latin Name: Asimina triloba Family: Annonaceae (Custard apple)
USDA hardiness zone: 5
Growth habit: Small tree
Mature size: 14ftx13ft
Native range: North America
Preferred habitat: Wetland edges, well drained soil, full sun
Pollinators: Flies
Edible parts: Fruit
Useful parts:
Underlooked but increasingly popular native fruit tree, which bears North America's largest fruit. Large leaves have tropical vibes and a diesel fuel like smell when crushed. Trees require pollinating partners to bear fruit. Will slowly sucker and form a thicket. Tolerant of part shade and wetlands, will fruit more in full sun.
Latin Name: Asimina triloba Family: Annonaceae (Custard apple)
USDA hardiness zone: 5
Growth habit: Small tree
Mature size: 14ftx13ft
Native range: North America
Preferred habitat: Wetland edges, well drained soil, full sun
Pollinators: Flies
Edible parts: Fruit
Useful parts:
Underlooked but increasingly popular native fruit tree, which bears North America's largest fruit. Large leaves have tropical vibes and a diesel fuel like smell when crushed. Trees require pollinating partners to bear fruit. Will slowly sucker and form a thicket. Tolerant of part shade and wetlands, will fruit more in full sun.
Latin Name: Asimina triloba Family: Annonaceae (Custard apple)
USDA hardiness zone: 5
Growth habit: Small tree
Mature size: 14ftx13ft
Native range: North America
Preferred habitat: Wetland edges, well drained soil, full sun
Pollinators: Flies
Edible parts: Fruit
Useful parts:
Underlooked but increasingly popular native fruit tree, which bears North America's largest fruit. Large leaves have tropical vibes and a diesel fuel like smell when crushed. Trees require pollinating partners to bear fruit. Will slowly sucker and form a thicket. Tolerant of part shade and wetlands, will fruit more in full sun.
