Pawpaw

Tagged as: Plants Tolerant of Wet Sites, Black walnut toxicity tolerant, Interesting Fruits of Trees & Shrubs, Native Trees, Plants for Shady Sites

Botanic Name: Asimina triloba
Common Name: Pawpaw

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Height:  5-20'
Spread:  15-20'
Form:  Colony forming
Rate:  Slow (less than 12 inches per year)
Zone:  5-8
Cultural/Comments:  Full sun to dense shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil; forms thickets; sensitive to drought; edible fruit; resistant to deer browse; cultivars available

Plant tolerant of flooded areas for extended periods of time.

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