Paw Paw Indian Banana Tree - 6-12" Tall Live Plant - Quart Pot - Asimina Triloba

For sale is one Paw Paw tree that is 6-12" tall and shipped in a quart pot.

The largest edible fruit native to the United States. Related to the cherimoya, soursop and custard-apple, it is the only member of the Annonaceae family found outside of the tropics. Often called "poor man's banana", they have a custard like consistency and a flavor often described as a mix of banana, mango, and cantaloupe. The bark, leaves and seeds show marked anti-cancer activity in studies. We sell first year seedlings in 3.5" pots. They will flower and bear fruit in 4 to 6 years. They are self pollinating but planting 2 or more will increase fruit production. They prefer a deep rich soil. Commonly found as an understory tree, flowering and fruit production are better in full sun. Host plant for the zebra swallowtail butterfly. Shipped dormant late October to April.