Common Paw Paw
Asimina triloba
$99.00
Small spreading tree with delicious edible fruit, similar in taste to a banana/pear with a custard consistency; fruit is sweet, rich, high in vitamins, however flowers can have a disagreeable fetid odor; tree is a host for the zebra swallowtail butterfly
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Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Edible Qualities
Common Paw Paw is a small tree that is commonly grown for its edible qualities
Planting and Growing
but has a definite preference for acidic soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is native to parts of North America., but is usually grown in a designated edibles garden. It does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, This tree can be integrated into a landscape or flower garden by creative gardeners
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Keep moisture level average to moist
Mature Size 20'Hx15'W
Flowers are purple with soft fragrance
Flowers from mid to late spring
Sweet fruit used for raw; cooking; preserves; wine
Harvest from mid to late summer
Fall color lemon
Zone 4b
Likes well drained soil
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