Papaya
Carica papaya
Climate Match for your location
See how well Papaya grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
A tropical tree producing large, orange-fleshed fruits with a sweet, musky flavor. Requires warm temperatures and can be grown in containers in cooler climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central America
Seasonality
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A tropical tree producing large, orange-fleshed fruits with a sweet, musky flavor. Requires warm temperatures and can be grown in containers in cooler climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Papaya grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central America
Seasonality
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation