The Paw Paw is a great choice if you are looking to add a dash of the tropics to your yard or garden area. The leaves of the Paw Paw are large and drooping with a tropical look to them. In April and May the small tree produces beautiful large flowers before producing medium-sized, edible fruit. The fruit has an unusual taste, somewhat like a mix of banana, pineapple, and mango. The tree is smallish, growing to only about 15 ft. to 20 ft. high and 20 ft. wide. It has a rounded, upward growth habit that works well for group planting. The Paw Paw prefers full sun to partial shade and loose soil. It is hardy in Zones 5-9 and requires more than one tree in order to pollinate and produce fruit. The tree is shipped in a 4x4x10 in. pot with a minimum tree height of 12 in.
Mature Height (in.) | 240 |
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Mature Width (in.) | 240 |
Additional Characteristics | Pollinator Required |
Average Shipping Height (in.) | 12 |
Best Time to Plant | Fall to Spring |
Blossom Color | Red |
Botanical Name | Asimina triloba |
Common Name | Paw Paw Tree |
Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
Fragrance | Non-Fragrant |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Hardiness Zone | 5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
Optimal Soil Condition | Acidic |
Organic | Non-Organic |
Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) | 180 |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Shipped As | Container |
Sun Tolerance | Full Sun |
Wildlife Attracted | Pollinators |
Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |