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Asimina triloba

pawpaw

Pawpaw is truly a unique tree. The deep maroon-red flowers appear in the spring, followed by edible fruits. Like many other fruiting plants a second tree for cross-pollination is recommended for the best fruit set. Pawpaws form small colonies with time.

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Height: 10-30 ft
Spread: 8-12 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Bloom Color: Maroon

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Wet
Average
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Ornamental Interest
Summer Fruit
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Bees
Host Plant
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Edible
Landscape Use
Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Bright Yellow to Bronze Fall Foliage
Orange to Yellow Fruit
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


pawpaw - Asimina triloba from Native Plant Trust
pawpaw - Asimina triloba from Native Plant Trust
pawpaw - Asimina triloba from Native Plant Trust
pawpaw - Asimina triloba from Native Plant Trust