![]() Genus name comes from the Latinized version of the French form of the Indian name for this North American genus. Early Americans made a yellow dye from the pulp of the ripened fruit. Wildlife (e.g., raccoons, squirrels and opossums) eagerly seek out the fruits and often beat humans to the harvest. Fruits are frequently eaten raw or used in ice creams or pies, although they can produce nausea in some people. Flavor and fleshy consistency of the sweet-flavored fruits resembles bananas. ![]() Cup-shaped, purple flowers (3 green sepals and 6 purple petals in two tiers) appear in spring, and give way to edible, oblong, yellowish green fruits which mature in early autumn to a dark brown. Pawpaws are the fruit of the Asimina triloba tree, which is native to the eastern United States and southern Canada. Large, slightly drooping, elliptical, medium green leaves (6-12" long) retain green color well into fall before turning to a bright (but sometimes undistinguished) yellow. Paw Paw is a small tree that produces hanging clusters of mango shaped fruit ( somewhat like banana) that matures its fruit in late October in our Canadian climate. Often spreads by root suckers to form colonies or thickets. This tree is normally called pawpaw (or North American paw paw) when referred to with a common name, but the spelling varies. Genus name comes from the Latinized version of the French form of the Indian name for this North American genus.Asimina triloba, commonly called pawpaw, is a Missouri native small understory tree or large shrub which typically grows 15-20' tall (sometimes to 30') and occurs in low bottom woods, wooded slopes, ravines and along streams. A small, deciduous fruiting tree native to the East Coast of the United States and Canada. ![]() See our range of netting and exclusion products to assist in combating these. Paw paws are susceptible to common garden pests, including fruit fly, birds and possums. Mulch with a 100mm layer of quality organic mulch keeping the mulch well back from the trunk of the tree. Cup-shaped, purple flowers (3 green sepals and 6 purple petals in two tiers) appear in spring, and give way to edible, oblong, yellowish green fruits which mature in early autumn to a dark brown. Water regularly but make sure the soil is free draining to avoid root rot. Large, slightly drooping, elliptical, medium green leaves (6-12" long) retain green color well into fall before turning to a bright (but sometimes undistinguished) yellow. Aside from its colorful display, the tree also provides a fruit sweet enough to rival bananas and tempt both people and wildlife. Often spreads by root suckers to form colonies or thickets. Pawpaw ( Asimina triloba) is deciduous and can provide a firework-show of yellow leaves that eventually fall in autumn. Asimina triloba, commonly called pawpaw, is a Missouri native small understory tree or large shrub which typically grows 15-20' tall (sometimes to 30') and occurs in low bottom woods, wooded slopes, ravines and along streams.
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