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Pawpaw (3 qt)
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6Pawpaw Tree (Asimina triloba)
A fascinating native tree that produces sweet-tasting fruit with large seeds that are easily removed. The fruit is described as a cross between banana, mango, and pineapple. It is deer resistant and is the only native member of a tropical family. Native Americans and early settlers widely ate the fresh fruit, used it in cakes and sauces, and dried it for winter use. Because the fruit must be eaten within days of harvest and is susceptible to bruising, the Pawpaw is not commercially grown. It is the only host plant for zebra swallowtail butterflies and its fruit is a favorite of wildlife.
- Full-size fruit tree
- Grows 12-36' tall
- Sun to shade
- Flowers April to May
- Attracts birds and butterflies, in particular, the zebra swallowtail butterfly
- Was once one of the most popular fruits in North America
Deer resistant
Pollinator