Pawpaw
(Asimina triloba)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Tree
Height: 15 - 30 ft
Spread: 15 - 30 ft
Flower Color: Maroon / Purple
Flower Time: Spring (Apr - May)
Fruit Type: Banana-Like Berry
Fruit Color: Green / Green-Yellow
Autumn Color: Yellow
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: High
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: Insufficient Info
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Pawpaw is a pollen and nectar source for pollinating insects (mainly flies and beetles). The fleshy fruit is eaten by many birds and mammals. Larval host for several moth species and sole larval host for the Zebra Swallowtail. Provides cover for wildlife. Beavers may occasionally eat the bark.
Plants similar to Pawpaw:
Cercis canadensis - Eastern Redbud
Chionanthus virginicus - White Fringetree
Cornus florida - Flowering Dogwood