Description
Pawpaw tree is sometimes called Michigan Banana, Kentucky banana, paw paw or paw-paw is native to the Mid-west, south to the Gulf and north to Pennsylvania.
Michigan pawpaw tree is a small tree with a wonderful custard flavor healthy fruit. The fruit is sought after by many animals so watch carefully for ripeness. In the 60’s the Detroit Tigers baseball team had a hitter they called Ol’ Paw Paw, born in Paw Paw, Michigan.
North Carolina Extension Gardener
Scientific Name: Asiminia triloba
Zone: 5-8 Find Your Growing Zone
Mature Height: 20-30 ft
Mature Width: 15-20 ft
Fruit: Elongated, edible fruit, tastes similar to a banana, two trees are needed for best fruit production.
Flowers: Cup shaped purple, fermented grape scent
Bloom Time: Spring
Growth Rate: Medium (12” – 24” per year)
Soil: Does best with acidic, moist, silty loams – but can grow in almost any soil
Drought Tolerance: Yes
Flood Tolerance: Yes
Sun Requirements: Sun or part-shade
Fall Color: Creamy Yellow
Wildlife Value: Great food resource for mammals and many types of birds.
