Native Pawpaw | Asimina triloba

Ships in a 3.5" x 9" deep tree pot.

Bring a taste of the tropics to your backyard with the pawpaw, a native fruit tree that produces soft, custard-like fruit with a banana-mango flavor. These slow-growing trees are understory natives of the Eastern U.S. and make a unique, conversation-worthy addition to food forests, edible landscapes, or permaculture gardens.

Each tree is seed-grown, so genetic variation will occur—just like in nature! We also have paw paw trees grown from the seed of named varieties of paw paws in another listing. Check out our shop inventory!

Latin Name: Asimina triloba
Pollination: Plant two genetically different trees for fruit production
Fruit: Large, tropical-flavored fruit with creamy texture
Size at Maturity: 15–25 ft tall and wide
Pollinators: Flies and beetles (flowers smell a bit musky!)
Site & Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-draining soil; grows best in part shade while young
USDA Zones: 5-9