SOLD OUT!Pawpaw is a native, large multi-stemmed shrub or small tree that slowly forms thickets or small colonies, providing good cover for a variety of wildlife and reaching 15-30’ tall. Dark purple flowers emerge with the leaves in April/May and delicious, edible fruits ripen from July to September, attracting many mammals (humans along them) including squirrel, fox, opossum, and raccoon. Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. A great selection for naturalizing or in damp areas along ponds and streams. Tolerant of black walnut trees.
Paw paws produce both male and female flowers but the flower is designed not to be self-pollinated. In addition, pawpaw trees are self-incompatible, usually requiring pollen from a genetically different tree in order to be fertilized. Finally, the natural pollinators of the pawpaw--various species of flies and beetles--are not efficient or dependable. Hand pollution with a small paintbrush is helpful. Our vendor seedlings are 2 years old, and estimates to fruiting age range from 4-8 yrs.
Size: 12-18 inches tall / 2 year old seedling
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