Protected Series:
Zone: 5PAWPAW
Asimina triloba is commonly known as Pawpaw. The Common pawpaw is a small, short-trunked, deciduous tree with large, drooping, tropical-looking leaves. The greenish fruits are shaped like bananas or mangos. They hang in clusters with 2-9 pawpaws per cluster. When ripe, the fruit is eaten raw and tastes like a creamy mixture of banana and pineapple. It is also made into ice cream and pies.
Pawpaws enjoys moist, fertile soil in full sun. It thrives in humidity and where the ground is moist such as along waterways.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in a location with full sun to partial shade. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and promote healthy growth.
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