Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Family: Annonaceae Annona


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 8A
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, specimen, woodland garden
Height 15' to 30' / 4.60m to 9.20m
Spread 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive