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Pawpaw Tree - TN Nursery
Pawpaw Tree - TN Nursery
Pawpaw Tree - TN Nursery
Pawpaw Tree - TN Nursery
Pawpaw Tree - TN Nursery
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Pawpaw Tree

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Pawpaw Tree: Asimina Triloba

The Pawpaw tree is a small deciduous type with large, tropical-looking leaves and greenish-brown, banana-like fruits. It is known for its unique flavor and suitability for North American temperate regions. It is one of our hottest sellers because of its native fruiting abilities, distinctive appearance, contributions to biodiversity, potential for edible fruit, ability to create natural habitats, and role in promoting ecological balance, which makes it a valuable addition to outdoor spaces. One of the key advantages of using it in landscaping is its distinctive appearance.

Ours are already pollinated when shipped, and we guarantee they will bear fruit when they are mature.

Pawpaw trees are a popular choice, and property owners are looking for medium-sized plants with an unusual look. They have a slim, grayish-brown trunk topped by thick clusters of leaves. Its crown is usually higher than it is vast and can be slightly triangular. They can reach up to 50 feet high. Their pleasantly compact shape makes them look excellent when planted as a focal point in a lawn. Landscapers also like to plant them in bunches or rows to create accent points near driveways, sidewalks, or other landscapes. 
One of the most distinctive traits of this plant is its gorgeous leaves. Each branch is draped in large leaves that gracefully droop downwards. The leaves are a smooth oval shape with a slight flare towards the tip, and they are rich, emerald green for most of the year. In early fall, long before other plants change color, these leaves turn a rich golden-yellow color that adds plenty of appeal to your landscape.

Pawpaw Tree Offers Appealing Flowers in Spring

Starting in mid-spring, this plant begins to produce some very eye-catching blossoms. The flowers of this plant are a rich, purplish-red color. The deep burgundy flowers have a set of three small petals nestled inside of a set of three larger petals. The flowers often appear before the plant regains the leaves it lost in winter, so the effect of the deep purple blooms on bare branches is quite striking.

The Pawpaw Tree Fruits In Summer And Fall

During the summer and fall months, they produces some exciting fruit. These fruits start around two inches wide and gradually grow to six inches. They're an elongated, oval shape with a green, matte peel. The fruits' colors can include subtle variations of yellow, brown, orange, and green, adding many stunning features to the plant. The contrast between the darker leaves and the paler fruit clusters makes this plant look especially interesting and exciting.

This Is Our Most Popular Fruit Tree At TN Nursery

Where do they grow best?

They grow best in USDA hardiness zone 5-8 on neutral to moderately acidic well-draining loam soil, deep and rich loam soil. They like full or part shade, often river valleys or forest but not in the major canopy. 

When is it possible to get fruits from them? 

They generally take between 4-8 years to start producing fruits based on the environment and type. Grafting also helps in reducing the time taken before fruiting. 

How can we best fertilize them? 

10-10-10 - A slow-release, balanced fertilizer should be spread on them when they are in flower. Fungicides should be used sparingly, nitrogen in particular being the main one which stops fruit production. 

How long do they live? 

They are said to live for about 60 years if allowed the best possible growing conditions, but they can live much longer. Usually fertile for about 25-35 years of their reproductive life.

Planting zone [5, 6, 7, 8]
Bloom season Spring
Bloom color Purple
Height At Maturity Under 25 Feet
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