Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)

July 08 2024, by Madison Vaccaro, 1 min reading time

Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)

is a distinctive native understory tree that brings edible interest, broad tropical-looking foliage, and seasonal character to North and Central Florida landscapes. As North America’s largest native fruit tree, it produces soft, custard-like fruit with a flavor often compared to banana, mango, and melon, while its maroon spring flowers and golden fall foliage add ornamental value across the seasons.

Pawpaw performs best in rich, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter. Young trees benefit from partial shade, while mature specimens fruit most reliably with several hours of direct sun; use it in edible landscapes, woodland gardens, habitat plantings, and protected residential settings rather than hot, dry, exposed sites.

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