Understory tree with thick, tapered green leaves. Brownish-purple flowers bloom April to May. Large, cylindrical yellow to green fruit with slight banana-like flavor. Great for naturalizing, shrub borders and in damp areas near water features.
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Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Native tree whose relatives are in the tropics!
- Deep purple flowers in May attract bees/butterflies
- Large, cylindrical yellow-green fruit
- Slight banana-like flavor
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Native
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to fertile, acidic, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Plants can be pruned in late winter to early spring and they benefit from mulching especially when young.
Height: 15-30 ft
Spread: 15-30 ft
Price Level 1: $74.99~#3
Bloom Color: Purple
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Native
- Edible
- Specimen
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Asimina
Common Name: Pawpaw
Understory tree with thick, tapered green leaves. Brownish-purple flowers bloom April to May. Large, cylindrical yellow to green fruit with slight banana-like flavor. Great for naturalizing, shrub borders and in damp areas near water features.