Pawpaw

Asimina triloba, a species of Asimina

Also known as American papaw, Appalachian banana, Common pawpaw ·

About Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)

  • Edible

Appearance

Growth habit
  • Tree
  • Shrub
Foliage
  • Green
  • Deciduous
  • Coarse texture
Flower colour
  • Purple
Fruit colour
  • Brown
Mature height
4.5–9 m

Growing conditions

Sun exposure
Part shade
Growth rate
Slow
Soil pH
4.7–7.2 · Acidic, Neutral
Minimum temperature
Hardy to -29°C · USDA Zone 5
Native range
Eastern Canada, North-Central USA, Northeastern USA, South-Central USA, Southeastern USA

Where to buy Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)

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