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Why Pawpaw Seedlings
They are low-cost, easy to ship, and among the most loved trees due to their ease of growing and ability to withstand the climate without much care or any herbicides, pesticides, or insecticides.
Pawpaw Taste
Somewhat mixed between a mango, peach, and banana are the flavors of the pawpaw fruit. President Thomas Jefferson grew these types of trees at his Monticello Estate and loved these fruits. You can not go to your local grocer and buy them. They are unique and one of their own, a rare and native fruit tree.
How We Grow PawPaws
At TN Nursery, we buy 2 tons of pawpaw seeds each fall season and plant them in shade houses after stratification. Then they are transported to a greenhouse with shade to grow until they are ready to ship and dug fresh before we ship and deliver to your jobsite.
The Only Host Plant For 1 Type of Butterfly
Pawpaw trees are the only host plant for the beautiful Zebra Swallowtail butterfly to lay their eggs on. It's the only plant they use. How cool is that? You can be a part of this process. With TN Nursery, you can order these and have them shipped directly to you, from the grower.
Tennessee Grown and Shipped to You Fresh Dug
For more than 65 years, TN Nursery has specialized in growing premium native trees, shrubs, and plants for customers nationwide. As North America's largest grower of Pawpaw trees, we proudly provide exceptional plant material to homeowners, landscapers, restoration professionals, and conservation organizations. From backyard gardens to large-scale reforestation projects, our commitment to quality and sustainability has made us a trusted source for native plants across America.
Tennessee Grown
Specimen Quality
Fresh Dug & Shipped
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a native North American fruit tree that bears the largest edible fruit native to the United States. The fruit has a custard-like texture, and people often compare its flavor to banana and mango. Our pawpaw seedlings are 6-24" bare-root seedlings sold in packs of 100. They're the most economical way to start a home orchard, a pawpaw grove, or a native restoration planting. Pawpaw is hardy in USDA Zones 5-8.
Looking for bigger trees, or just a few? Our pawpaw trees for sale are larger, starting at 1-2 ft tall, and come in small or large quantities. They're also available in 1-gallon containers.
Pawpaw Seedling Plant Facts
- Botanical name: Asimina triloba
- Hardiness zones: 5–8
- Mature size: usually 15-30 ft tall, with a 15-20 ft spread
- Light: some shade while young, then more sun for the best fruit
- Soil: rich, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic
- Years to fruit: usually 5-8 years from seedling
- Sizes: 6-12", 12-18" and 18-24", in packs of 100
- Ships: bare root by UPS, dug fresh from November 15 to April 15
Pawpaw Seedlings for Sale in Packs of 100
Our pawpaw seedlings for sale come in packs of 100. Pawpaw seedlings are generally planted in groves, creekside restoration sites, or orchard rows. This plant ships bare root and dormant. We dig each seedling from our own beds in Tennessee.
For an orchard row, space seedlings about 8 feet apart; for a natural thicket, plant them closer together, about 4 to 6 feet apart. Shade them through the first summer using either a board on the south side or a shade cloth. They should always be planted in numbers for the purpose of cross-pollination.
For more tips on planting, growing, and caring for pawpaw seedlings, explore our Pawpaw growing guide. You can also browse our collection of tree seedlings to find more native varieties for your orchard or restoration project.
Pawpaw Trees: Perfect For Environmental Sustainability
North America's Largest Native Fruit Tree
A Hardy, Native Fruit Tree With Tropical Looking Leaves & Taste
Supports Biodiversity, Wildlife, and Pollinators
Low Maintenance, No Chemicals or Fertilizers Needed
Years of Fresh and Edible Fruits Every Summer Season
A Perfect Choice to Plant For Future Generations