Pawpaw
1 year old bare root seedling trees.
Enjoy the taste of wild North America with pawpaw trees, featuring unique flowers and custard-like fruit enjoyed by both people and pollinators!
Trees are 6”-12” tall.
This is the normal size for this age of tree grown in these conditions. We are more concerned with root growth so trees are not shocked when planted in the ground. Healthy roots = healthier plant growth!
I recommend planting these pawpaw in a container, transplanting to their final site this year when they go dormant. You can also plant them in your veggie garden for the growing season in a shaded area or between plants, and again transplanting when dormant.
Air Pruned
Seedlings are grown in air-prune garden beds in Hendersonville, NC, promoting healthy, widespread root growth. This method also prevents root damage when the trees are dug up for sale!
Selection
Seeds collected from mixed cultivars that originated from the well-known and well-established pawpaw breeding program at Kentucky State University.
1 year old bare root seedling trees.
Enjoy the taste of wild North America with pawpaw trees, featuring unique flowers and custard-like fruit enjoyed by both people and pollinators!
Trees are 6”-12” tall.
This is the normal size for this age of tree grown in these conditions. We are more concerned with root growth so trees are not shocked when planted in the ground. Healthy roots = healthier plant growth!
I recommend planting these pawpaw in a container, transplanting to their final site this year when they go dormant. You can also plant them in your veggie garden for the growing season in a shaded area or between plants, and again transplanting when dormant.
Air Pruned
Seedlings are grown in air-prune garden beds in Hendersonville, NC, promoting healthy, widespread root growth. This method also prevents root damage when the trees are dug up for sale!
Selection
Seeds collected from mixed cultivars that originated from the well-known and well-established pawpaw breeding program at Kentucky State University.
1 year old bare root seedling trees.
Enjoy the taste of wild North America with pawpaw trees, featuring unique flowers and custard-like fruit enjoyed by both people and pollinators!
Trees are 6”-12” tall.
This is the normal size for this age of tree grown in these conditions. We are more concerned with root growth so trees are not shocked when planted in the ground. Healthy roots = healthier plant growth!
I recommend planting these pawpaw in a container, transplanting to their final site this year when they go dormant. You can also plant them in your veggie garden for the growing season in a shaded area or between plants, and again transplanting when dormant.
Air Pruned
Seedlings are grown in air-prune garden beds in Hendersonville, NC, promoting healthy, widespread root growth. This method also prevents root damage when the trees are dug up for sale!
Selection
Seeds collected from mixed cultivars that originated from the well-known and well-established pawpaw breeding program at Kentucky State University.
General Information:
Pawpaw is a deciduous, native, understory tree in the pawpaw family (Annonaceae), originating in eastern North America.
It grows well in naturalized, riparian, or woodland areas and supports local wildlife, including pollinators, butterflies, and small mammals.
Produces large, edible, custard-like fruits that ripen in late summer to early fall.
Genus & species: Asimina triloba
Variety: KSU - grown from seed of mixed cultivars that originated from the well-known and well-established pawpaw breeding program at Kentucky State University.
Planting
Sun: Thrives in shade for the first few years; requires sun exposure for fruit production once established.
Soil type: Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained loam soil.
Drought Tolerant: Moderate; prefers moist conditions but tolerates occasional wetness.
Hardiness: Zone 5 to zone 9.
Fruit Characteristics
Color: Yellow to green.
Ripening Season: Late summer to early fall.
Flavor: Sweet and custard-like.
Uses: Eaten fresh, used in desserts, and an excellent choice for children's gardens due to its easy-to-grow nature.
Harvesting: Best picked with gloves due to possible contact dermatitis; competition with wildlife may make harvesting challenging.
Tree Characteristics
Size: Typically a small understory tree, usually reaching about 15-25 feet in height.
Hardiness: Tolerant down to Zone 5, adaptable up to Zone 9.
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