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Posted 05/29/2023 in Tree

Asimina triloba

The largest fruit native to North America. Their ruggedness and versatility make them ideally suited to the backyard orchard or small-scale market grower. The fruit, which resembles a mango in shape, has a sweetness more often associated with produce native to the southern hemisphere.

Post Details

Latin Name
Asimina triloba
Common Name
Pawpaw
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
15-30 ft
Spread
15-30 ft
Suggested Uses
Woodland Gardens
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

The largest fruit native to North America. Their ruggedness and versatility make them ideally suited to the backyard orchard or small-scale market grower. The fruit, which resembles a mango in shape, has a sweetness more often associated with produce native to the southern hemisphere.

Special Care Instructions

Easily grown in well-drained soil. Will grow in shade but becomes leggy. Prefers moist soil.

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