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Papaw - Wholesale
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Description

PAPAW

Asimina triloba

Also called "The Custard Apple" because of its delicious taste of vanilla custard. The tree grows to about 25 feet and the fruit is 3"-6" long. The plant has the characteristics of a tropical tree. Two plants are needed for pollination.

The fruit is used in pastries, ice cream, breads, cookies, etc. Some people call the Papaw the "Miracle Fruit" and attribute their good health to it. The tree is an excellent ornamental and shade tree. Our Papaw plants are easy to grow and plant. Hardiness Zones 4b-7b.

Care Info

  • Plant Type:A fruiting pyramidal shaped native tree growing to a mature height of 50 feet.
  • pH Requirements:5.0 - 7.0
  • Soil Type:Any soil
  • Light Requirements:Filtered to full shade
  • Plant Rows Spacing:8 feet
  • Plaint Aisle Spacing:14 feet
  • Mulching:Beneficial until mature
  • USDA Zones:4 - 7
  • Scientific Name:Asimina triloba

Grow Guide

PLANT USES: Use as a landscape plant to accent and give a tropical appearance. Remember this is a native to North America so the tree will fit in any natural landscape. Use of the fruits are becoming more popular. The flavor and texture of the fruits are similar to a tropical species such as Cherimoya, a favorite fruit for people in the Americas and Asia. The bark of the tree has medicinal qualities.
WATER REQUIREMENTS: High, especially when the plants are young. Do not let the plant dry out especially when they are young or they will stop growing. This is one plant that will be difficult to kill by over watering.
FERTILIZER REQUIREMENTS: Low to medium. It is hard to make the plant respond to fertilization. The best time to fertilize is early spring about 15 days before green tips will form on other trees. Mycorrhizal Fungi is important for this tree. It is always best to purchase a tree that is not bare root. A container grown tree will usually have some mycorrhizal activity in the soil.

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