Asimina triloba
$39.95 / 2G
Pawpaw ·
Description
Pawpaw is a tree suited to full sun to part shade and average conditions. It offers purple-brown color in spring. Useful for native and wildlife-focused plantings.
Benefits
Adds long-term structure, shade, and a sense of permanence to the landscape. Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators. Fits naturally into Mid-Atlantic planting palettes and habitat-minded gardens.
Features
Purple-brown flowers mid-spring; edible pawpaw fruit fruit; matures about 15 - 25 ft tall
Usage/Use
Specimen tree, shade tree, street tree, wildlife planting
| Asimina triloba | |
| Pawpaw | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part shade with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Shade; Average moisture; Deep, well-drained garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| North America | |
| Native to our Region | |
| Yes | |
| No |
| 5 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 15 - 25 ft | |
| 15 - 25 ft | |
| Wide | |
| 15 - 25 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Mid-Spring | |
| None | |
| Violet | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Butterflies | |
| Woodland Edge of Savanna | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Specimen | |
| Upright | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |