Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

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Deciduous tree with large tropical-looking leaves and custard-like fruit. Native to Eastern North America. Requires moist soil; young plants prefer partial shade.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pawpaw
Family Annonaceae
Genus Asimina
Species Triloba
Origin North America
Blooming Small purple-brown flowers in early spring before leaves emerge
Leaf Color Bright green turning yellow in fall
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil with slightly acidic pH (5.5-7.0)

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged during establishment; reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for fruit production; young plants require partial shade to prevent leaf burn and desiccation

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer early spring before growth resumes. Avoid high nitrogen late summer to prevent frost damage

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Pruning

Prune in late winter for shape and size control. Remove root suckers if maintaining a single trunk

Pest Control Aphid Bagworm Japanese Beetle Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
8000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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