American Plant Exchange Paw Paw Tree, Live 1-Gallon Pot, Tropical-Looking Leaves, Edible Fruit, Banana-Pineapple-Mango Flavor, Full Sun to Partial Shade, Requires Multiple Trees for Pollination

Brand: American Plant Exchange

Color: Green, Dark Red

Features:

• Appearance: The Paw Paw tree features large, drooping leaves that give it a striking, tropical appearance. It reaches a height of 15-20 feet and can spread up to 20 feet wide.
• Flowers and Fruit: In April and May, the tree produces large, dark red flowers that transition from green. It then bears medium-sized, edible fruit with a flavor profile reminiscent of banana, pineapple, and mango. The fruit is harvested from August to September.
• Hardiness: Ideal for USDA Zones 5-9, the Paw Paw thrives in both full sun and partial shade. It prefers loose, slightly acidic soil.
• Planting and Care: For optimal growth, plant your Paw Paw in a sunny spot protected from strong winds. Ensure the soil remains well-watered, especially during the tree’s first growing season. Since Paw Paw trees require cross-pollination to produce fruit, it’s advisable to plant more than one tree.
• Growth and Maintenance: Paw Paw trees, grown from seedlings, typically begin flowering and fruiting within 4-8 years, depending on care and growing conditions. Fertilize in spring and summer to promote healthy growth.

Details: The Paw Paw tree introduces a tropical flair to your garden with its large, drooping leaves and exotic appearance. This compact tree, growing 15-20 feet tall and 20 feet wide, showcases stunning, large flowers that transition from green to dark red in April and May. It produces medium-sized, edible fruit with a distinctive flavor that blends banana, pineapple, and mango. Thriving in USDA Zones 5-9, the Paw Paw prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Plant it in a sunny location protected from strong winds and ensure consistent watering during its first growing season. Cross-pollination is essential for fruit production, so planting more than one tree is recommended. Our Paw Paw trees, grown from seedlings, typically start flowering and fruiting within 4-8 years, depending on care and conditions. Fertilize in spring and summer to promote robust growth. Enjoy harvesting your Paw Paw fruit from August to September.

EAN: 0810152041987

Package Dimensions: 47.0 x 6.0 x 6.0 inches