Paw Paw

Size: 12-18’’

The Paw Paw (Asimina triloba) with its large, drooping leaves and unique purple/black flowers, is a Michigan native that will add a bit of the tropical look to your backyard. The cup-shaped flowers also give way to oblong yellow-green edible fruit that is sweet, tasting like a mix of bananas, pineapples, and mangos. It is the only tropical fruit tree native to Michigan and the largest tree fruit native to the US. Scientists have determined that it has grown here for at least 15,000 years. The fruit was consumed by mastodons, Native Americans, and European settlers who created the song, “Way Down Yonder in the Paw Paw Patch” in honor of the delicious fruit.

The tree produces flowers from April to May. and yields oblong fruit that matures to a dark brown in autumn. Features 6"–12" leaves that provide yellow fall color. Requires two trees to pollinate and produce fruit . Will begin flowering and fruiting within 4–8 years. Prefers Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade. Prefers Acidic, Moist, Well Drained, Wet soils. Mature Height: 15' - 25' Mature Spread: 15' - 25'

This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here:  https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm

Item only available in bundles

Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 12, 2024 9AM to 5PM
Saturday, April 13, 2024 9AM to 11AM