Paw Paw (Asimina triloba)

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Nativ Nurseries
RMPawPaw
20 In stock
Fruit Tree
$19.99
  *we grow these in larger "treepots" to facilitate their need for a larger root system* Our very own Native Americans knew about the various attributes of the tropical looking pawpaw, and most likely increased their distribution to what it is today. Although not very well known today, except among...
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*we grow these in larger "treepots" to facilitate their need for a larger root system*

Our very own Native Americans knew about the various attributes of the tropical looking pawpaw, and most likely increased their distribution to what it is today. Although not very well known today, except among a growing group of followers, the pawpaw deserves more respect than it gets. Let’s start with the flavor of its fruit, which can be described as an intense banana pudding with a hint of mango flavor. The fruit flavor comes as a surprise considering the leaves smell of bell pepper or diesel fuel when crushed, which keeps the foliage relatively pest free. Even if these fruits didn’t taste like a dream, the health benefits far outweigh the flavor experience. Pawpaw is extremely high in Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, amino acids, and several vitamins. It is also being studied intensively for its already proven anti-cancer and insecticidal qualities. 

We collect our fruit from wild and cultivated sources every year in late August, just before they ripen and fall to the ground when hungry deer, coons, possums, hogs, and you-name-it are waiting to steal our crop. Many of our fruits are quite large (up to 4 or 5” in length) and contain fewer seeds, which is a good thing considering paw paws seem to inherit traits from their parents more often than not. 

Paw paws prefer your best soil with good drainage and protection from wind, so try and be picky when choosing a site for planting. A good starting point would be about twenty feet away from a treeline in a bottom field. Cedars or other fruit trees make an excellent windbreak, just be sure and plant your paw paws at least twenty feet from your break to deter its roots from robbing the soil moisture. A good spacing would be ten foot by at least ten foot. Don’t forget to consider prevailing winds when choosing a site.

Zone: 6 - 9
Soil pH: 5.2 - 7.2
Mature Height: 25'
Wildlife Value: Fruit eaten by deer, raccoon, fox, opossum, and most songbirds.
Site Preference: Likes deep, moist, soils usually along streams or rivers.
Fruit: Produces fruit similar to banana with a good taste. Also believed to contain anti-carcinogens
Alias: False Banana

 

Zone 6-9

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Edwin Fogarty
No Reply to Inquiry

I sent an inquiry with photos of the plants I ordered on May 26 regarding their condition and never received a reply.

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Jack Makris
Paul Paul asimina triloba

I was surprised to see them and in what good condition the trees came and protected packaging, I was excited and planted them immediately according to the instructions .
I know the fruit will take long maybe a few years till they produce but it's worth it.
Thank you for doing what you do I hope a lot of people start planting fruit trees like these native treasures Paw paw

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Ileana Afanador

Paw Paw (Asimina triloba)

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James Klump
Paw Paw Tree in dirt

Perfect, great healthy trees in dirt box, bare root ones never sprouted, they were DOA.

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Jennifer Henderson
Excellent Trees, Fast Shipping

The Pawpaw trees I bought from Native Nurseries are planted and thriving. They arrived quickly and were packed extremely well. The trees are much bigger than I expected and are super healthy. I am very happy with them and will buy again from this business.

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