Asimina triloba - Pawpaw Tree

Genus: Asimina Species: triloba At Maturity: Height: 15-20' Spread: 15-20' Size: 7 gal. Consider yourself lucky to be able to grow a pawpaw tree in your garden. They are the only tropical fruit bearing trees native to the United States. The large fruit with a creamy custard-like flesh has tropical flavors when eaten. Pawpaws are best harvested when fruit is soft and eaten within two to three days or can be frozen. Pawpaws need 2 trees for cross pollination. Typically bear fruit at around 7 years. This is a 2 year old seedling strain. You need to have 2 of these trees for pollination to occur. Best grown in light shade. Additional Information at this Link: For additional information on the Pawpaw tree go to: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/Plant%20Toolbox Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Asimina_triloba_%28pawpaw_tree%29_4_%2838773719054%29.jpg License Details: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0