Pawpaw
Asimina triloba
💧 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
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