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common pawpaw

common pawpaw

Asimina triloba

treeβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 4a – Zone 9b

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A native understory tree producing fragrant maroon flowers in spring followed by large, tropical-looking green fruits with custard-like flesh. It thrives in partial shade and prefers consistent moisture.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
15–25β€² tall Γ— 15–30β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Annonaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern United States

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with