Small spreading tree with delicious edible fruit, similar in taste to a banana/pear with a custard consistency; fruit is sweet, rich, high in vitamins, however flowers can have a disagreeable fetid odor; tree is a host for the zebra swallowtail butterfly
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Common Paw Paw is a small tree that is commonly grown for its edible qualities, although it does have ornamental merits as well. It produces large green oblong fruit with creamy white flesh which are usually ready for picking from mid to late summer. The fruits have a sweet taste with a mushy texture and a pleasant fragrance.
The fruit are most often used in the following ways:
Fresh Eating
Cooking
Preserves
Wine-Making
| Dimensions | 15 × 20 in |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Asimina triloba |
| Exposure | Full Sun To Part Sun |
| Water Requirements | Regular Water |
| Height | 20' |
| Width | 15' |
| Deer Resistance | N |
| Attracts Pollinators | N |
| Photo Credit | Net PS |
Perfect for smaller gardens! This tree is grafted with multiple apple varieties to please varied palettes and extend the harvest season in today’s smaller gardens. Each grafted branch is tagged with the variety of apple that will be produced on that branch! Self-pollinating.
Ted Lare Design Build specializes in Des Moines Landscaping Design and Installation.
We cover a wide range of Central Iowa. We have installed landscapes for many years in all areas of the Des Moines metro, including West Des Moines, Des Moines, Waukee, Clive, Urbandale, Johnston, Ankeny, Altoona, Indianola, and Norwalk.
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