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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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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Ornamental Interest
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Summer Fruit |
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Spring Bloom |
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Attracts Wildlife
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Attracts Bees |
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Host Plant |
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Tolerance
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Additional Attributes
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Landscape Use
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Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
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Bright Yellow to Bronze Fall Foliage |
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Orange to Yellow Fruit |
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Growth Habit
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