Pawpaw

Asimina triloba

moderate outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 weeks, keep soil moist when young

☀️ Light

Full sun to partial shade

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

20–85°F (-7–29°C)

🪏 Soil

Rich, moist, well-draining soil

✨ Fertilizing

Once in spring

🪴 Repotting

N/A — grown in landscape

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About Pawpaw

North America's largest native fruit tree with tropical-tasting custard-like fruit. Very cold hardy.

Care tips

  • Need two different varieties for fruit production
  • Fruit doesn't store well — eat within days of harvest
  • Host plant for zebra swallowtail butterfly

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