Paw paw


Scientific Name: Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal
Family: Annonaceae
Paw paw(Asimina triloba)
Paw paw (Asimina triloba), U.S.D.A. Drawing, courtesy Hunt Institute
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 2-9,14,18-21,28-41
USDA: 5-9

Sun Exposure: Part sun to full sun

Origin: Eastern North America

Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, 15 to 30 feet tall (4.5 to 9 m.), 15 to 30 feet in spread (4.5 to 9 m.), green ovate leaves, 4 to 10 inches long (10 to 25 cm.)

Flowers: Purple or greenish flowers

Watering Needs: Regular water

Propagation: Seed

  • by seeds, in spring. Germinates at 70-85 degrees F. The seeds can be harvested in early autumn. The seeds need stratify 40F 2-3mo.. The usual germination temperature is 70-85 degrees F.

Paw paw(Asimina triloba)



 

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