Quick Facts
Botanical Name: Asimina triloba
Rootstock: Seedling
Mature Height: 15–25 ft
Mature Width: 15–20 ft
Recommended Spacing: 15–20 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preferences: Moist, well-drained; rich organic soils
Overview
Paw Paw is a native understory tree producing tropical-flavored fruit with notes of banana and mango. An excellent native fruit tree for woodland edges and naturalized plantings.
Pollination Requirements
Requires cross-pollination between two different paw paw varieties.
Recommended Pollinators: Any genetically distinct Paw Paw variety
Harvest Season
Late Summer (August–September)
Best Uses
• Fresh eating
• Baking
• Native habitat planting
Tips for Success
• Young trees benefit from partial shade
• Avoid transplanting once established