Produces unique, tropical-flavored fruit that is a treat for the taste buds A great source of vitamins and antioxidants, contributing to a healthy diet Cold-hardy, making it suitable for cooler climates Low-maintenance tree that is easy to care for and grows in a variety of soils Attracts pollinators, supporting local ecosystems while adding beauty to your garden. Pawpaws are native to North America and are delicious 3-6-inch fruits with a creamy texture and a flavor very similar to banana and mango and reminiscent of melon. Pawpaws, sometimes called the "poor man's banana" have a delicious tropical taste and can be eaten fresh, blended into smoothies, or used in baking. Pawpaw Trees are deciduous and grow to heights of 15-30 feet and featuring large, drooping leaves growing up to 12-inch long and creating a lush, tropical appearance. Distinctive maroon flowers grow in the Spring followed by the greenish-black, mango-shaped fruits ripening in late Summer to early Fall. Pawpaws are the largest edible fruits native to the USA and were a significant food source for Native American tribes and early European settlers. They were a favorite of Thomas Jefferson and were also consumed by Lewis and Clark during their journey across the American continent.

Also Known As: Papaw, Paw-Paw, Indiana Banana, Custard Apple, Prairie Banana, American Custard Apple, Banango, Poor Man's Banana, Appalachian Banana, and Quaker Delight.

Plant Name: Tree, Paw Paw
Latin Name: Asimina triloba
Days to Germinate: 14-28
Years to Fruit: 5 - 10 Years
Plant Height: 25 - 30 Feet
Spread: 15 - 20 Feet
Growth Habit: Upright
USDA Zones: 5-9
Lifespan: Perennial
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2026
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.