Pawpaw
$19.00 – $48.00
- Native to Van Buren County
- Origin of the name of the town of Paw Paw
- Requires cross-pollination
- Natively grow in lowlands and riparian areas
- Deep purple flowers appear before leaves
- Large fruits often called “custard apples”
- Seedling height: 12″-18″
Height: 15ft-30ft
Spread: 15ft-30ft
Water Needs: Medium to Wet
Soil Needs: Sand, Loam
Growth Rate: Medium
Description
| Pawpaw | |||
| Description | Pawpaw (Asimina triloba), also known as custard apple and wild banana, is a small deciduous tree. Pawpaws are best known for their fruit, which is described as a mix of custard and banana. More than one tree is needed to cross-pollinate to produce fruit. As an ornamental plant, its large, tropical leaves make it a unique sight. Wildlife love the fruit. The Village of Paw Paw is named after the pawpaw tree. View the pawpaw planting and care guide here. *Shade while young, fruits best in full sun as an adult | ||
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Size
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Height | 15 – 30 ft. | |
| Spread | 15 – 30 ft. | ||
| Growth rate | Medium | ||
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Needs
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Sun | Full sun to shade | |
| Water use | Medium | ||
| Soil | Rich, moist soils | ||
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Bloom & Fruit
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Bloom time | April – May | |
| Bloom color | White, red, yellow, purple | ||
| Fruit type | Berry | ||
| Edible/Inedible | Edible | ||
| Nativeness | Native | ||
| Benefits | Fruit, ornamental, good for wildlife | ||
| Climate Change Hardiness | Unknown adaptability | ||
Additional information
| Amount | 5, 10, 25, 50 |
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