Pawpaw Tree – Asimina triloba Live Plant | 6–12 Inches | 1 Quart Pot | Cold Hardy Fruit Tree | Tropical-Looking Native Tree | Zones 5–8

Bring a unique tropical appearance and native fruit-tree character to your landscape with this live Pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba). You will receive one young Pawpaw plant approximately 6–12 inches tall in a 1-quart pot. Despite its tropical-looking foliage and fruit, Pawpaw is a cold-hardy deciduous tree that can tolerate very cold winter conditions when established. The tree produces unusual purple-brown, bell-shaped flowers in spring, followed by distinctive edible fruit, and its foliage can turn a brilliant yellow in fall. Plants are young and may vary in size and appearance from the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Pawpaw tree
✔️ Approximate height: 6–12 inches
✔️ 1-quart nursery pot
✔️ Healthy young plant
✔️ Cold-hardy fruit-bearing tree
✔️ Plant appearance may vary from photos

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Pawpaw / American Pawpaw
Botanical Name: Asimina triloba
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Regular, especially while establishing
Flower Color: Purple to brownish-purple
Bloom Time: Spring
Fruit: Edible pawpaw fruit with tropical, banana-like flavor
Mature Height: Approximately 15–20 feet
Growth Rate: Medium
USDA Zones: 5–8
Container Friendly: Yes, while young; best planted in the ground long term

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Pawpaw in fertile, well-draining soil and keep it consistently moist while establishing. Young trees can benefit from some protection from intense afternoon sun until established, while mature trees can grow in full sun to partial shade. Provide adequate space for the tree to develop its mature size and protect young plants from drying out.