Pawpaw Tree
North America’s largest native edible fruit tree with tropical-looking foliage, reddish-purple spring flowers, and custard-like banana-flavoured fruit in early fall. Native to southwestern Ontario near Lake Erie and the Niagara Region, a rare Carolinian species and growing retail ask for edible and wildlife gardens. Two genetically distinct trees required for fruit production.
North America’s largest native edible fruit tree with tropical-looking foliage, reddish-purple spring flowers, and custard-like banana-flavoured fruit in early fall. Native to southwestern Ontario near Lake Erie and the Niagara Region, a rare Carolinian species and growing retail ask for edible and wildlife gardens. Two genetically distinct trees required for fruit production.
| Latin Name | Asimina triloba |
|---|---|
| French Common Name | Pavillon |
| Site Use | Culinary |
| Height | 30 Feet |
| Spread | 20 Feet |
| Growth Rate | Moderate Growing |
| Fall Foliage | Golden-yellow |
| Plant Shape | Irregular |
| Flowering | Spring Flowering |
| Maintenance | Low Maintenance |
| Light Level | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Average, Wet Soil/Wetlands |
| Hardiness zone | Cold Hardy |
| Wildlife Ecology Native | Native, Pollinators |
| USDA Zone | Zone: 4 |
