Asimina triloba (Pawpaw) #1 Pot
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Item Code: ASI-TRI #1
Category
Woody Plants
Manufacturer Pinelands Nursery
Minimum order quantity 10
Description
Asimina triloba, commonly known as pawpaw, is a small deciduous tree native to the eastern United States. It typically grows 10 to 30 feet tall and is known for its large, elongated leaves that provide a tropical appearance in temperate climates. The pawpaw tree is unique for its dark purple, custard-like fruit, which ripens in late summer and has a sweet, banana-like flavor with hints of mango and citrus. The flowers, which bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge, are large and reddish-purple, resembling those of magnolias, and are pollinated by flies and beetles.
Pawpaw trees thrive in rich, well-drained soils and partial shade, often found in moist woodlands, along stream banks, and in valleys. Asimina triloba is the only species of the genus Asimina that is cold-hardy, making it an important fruit-bearing tree for North American gardens and orchards. The fruit, while not commercially widespread due to its short shelf life, is highly nutritious, containing vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants. In addition to its fruit, pawpaw wood is sometimes used for small woodworking projects, although it is relatively soft. The tree is increasingly valued for its unique, sweet fruit and as a landscape ornamental in native and edible plant gardens.
Pawpaw trees thrive in rich, well-drained soils and partial shade, often found in moist woodlands, along stream banks, and in valleys. Asimina triloba is the only species of the genus Asimina that is cold-hardy, making it an important fruit-bearing tree for North American gardens and orchards. The fruit, while not commercially widespread due to its short shelf life, is highly nutritious, containing vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants. In addition to its fruit, pawpaw wood is sometimes used for small woodworking projects, although it is relatively soft. The tree is increasingly valued for its unique, sweet fruit and as a landscape ornamental in native and edible plant gardens.
Specifications
Made In
US
Weight
500lb
Length
20mm
Bloom Color
Maroon
Bloom Period
April to May
Brand
Pinelands Nursery
Category
Woody Plants
Drought Tolerance
Low
Edible Fruit
Yes
Fall Color
Yellow
Fruit Color
Yellowish Green
Growth Habit
Shrub
Growth Rate
Slow
Light Requirements
Sun, Part Shade and Shade
Manufacturer
Pinelands Nursery
Max Mature Height
30'-40'
Pollinator Attributes
Food Source for Pollinators
Root Depth
20"
Salinity Tolerance
None
Shade Tolerance
Tolerant
Size
#1 Pot
Wetland Indicator Status
FAC
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