Pawpaw

Common Name: Pawpaw

Scientific Name: Asimina triloba

Zone: 5–8

Blossom Colour: Maroon to deep purple

Flowering Type: Solitary, cup-shaped flowers in early spring

Summer Colour: Medium to dark green

Fall Colour: Bright yellow

Mature Height (ft): 15–30

Mature Spread (ft): 15–25

Exposure:  Full sun to partial shade

Tree Type: Deciduous fruit tree

Watering: Consistent moisture, especially during establishment; prefers moist, well-drained soils

Fertilization: Balanced fertilizer in early spring; avoid high-nitrogen formulas