Pawpaw, Papaw, Custard Apple, False Banana, Indian Banana, Wild Banana
Noted for its great foliage effect, Asimina triloba (Pawpaw) is a large, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree with large, slightly drooping, oval, rich green leaves, 6-12 in. long (15-30 cm), turning brilliant yellow to golden hues in fall. Cup-shaped, purple flowers, up to 2 in. across (5 cm), appear in spring before the leaves, and are followed by egg-shaped, edible, greenish yellow fruit, 5 in. long (12 cm), which mature to black and have a slight banana-like taste. The fruits are usually eaten raw or used in ice creams or pies. They attract wildlife and may persist on the tree for weeks, resembling Christmas ornaments. This is a good understory tree with no serious disease or insect problems.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Fruits, Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Annonaceae |
| Common names | Custard Apple, Papaw, Pawpaw, Wild Banana |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
15' - 30' (4.6m - 9.1m) |
| Spread |
15' - 30' (4.6m - 9.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
| Plant Type | Fruits, Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Annonaceae |
| Common names | Custard Apple, Papaw, Pawpaw, Wild Banana |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
15' - 30' (4.6m - 9.1m) |
| Spread |
15' - 30' (4.6m - 9.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Asimina triloba (Pawpaw) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Asimina triloba (Pawpaw) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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