Paw Paw (Bare Root)
(Asimina Triloba)
If you’re only going to grow one kind of fruit tree in your backyard, we would recommend paw paw! Beautiful, easy to grow, and you’ll be hard pressed to find the fruit in stores. Native to North America, the unique tasting fruit and large leaves are somehow both tropical and hardy down to -20F. Unlike so many fruit trees, paw paws do not suffer from any major pests or diseases. Deer may nibble young branches in winter but because of compounds found in the leaves they generally do not prefer it. The most care it will need is early on, as young paw paws are delicate, so careful planting, some shade when young, and adequate moisture should ensure a strong start.
Flavor profile: Tropical, banana, mango, custardy
Hardiness zone: 4-9
Light: Part shade-full sun
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with pH 5.5-7
Mature height: 15-20’
Spacing: 8-12’ apart
Pollination: At least 2 trees required for pollination, but 3+ is recommended. Seedling trees are all genetically distinct and will pollinate one another. For grafted trees, two distinct cultivars are required.
Planting tips: Plant roots gingerly, careful not to damage the tap root. Loosen soil 1’ deep below the tap root for quicker establishment. Mixing a cup of perlite into the soil at the bottom of the planting hole can also help in taproot establishment.
Growing tips: Consistent watering is crucial for newly planted trees to help minimize transplant shock and establish strong roots. Young paw paw seedlings are delicate and can be easily scorched by intense sunlight, which is why they are almost always found as an understory tree in nature. You can choose a site that provides partial shade, but paw paws are most productive in full sun once established. So alternatively, you can use a 30-50% shade cloth to temporarily tent the plant for the first 1-2 years, after which it will be happy in full sun.
We are unable to ship this product outside the contiguous US or to California.
All orders are for Spring 2025 and will be shipped in late March or early April. Live plants will be shipped bare root and dormant.
(Asimina Triloba)
If you’re only going to grow one kind of fruit tree in your backyard, we would recommend paw paw! Beautiful, easy to grow, and you’ll be hard pressed to find the fruit in stores. Native to North America, the unique tasting fruit and large leaves are somehow both tropical and hardy down to -20F. Unlike so many fruit trees, paw paws do not suffer from any major pests or diseases. Deer may nibble young branches in winter but because of compounds found in the leaves they generally do not prefer it. The most care it will need is early on, as young paw paws are delicate, so careful planting, some shade when young, and adequate moisture should ensure a strong start.
Flavor profile: Tropical, banana, mango, custardy
Hardiness zone: 4-9
Light: Part shade-full sun
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with pH 5.5-7
Mature height: 15-20’
Spacing: 8-12’ apart
Pollination: At least 2 trees required for pollination, but 3+ is recommended. Seedling trees are all genetically distinct and will pollinate one another. For grafted trees, two distinct cultivars are required.
Planting tips: Plant roots gingerly, careful not to damage the tap root. Loosen soil 1’ deep below the tap root for quicker establishment. Mixing a cup of perlite into the soil at the bottom of the planting hole can also help in taproot establishment.
Growing tips: Consistent watering is crucial for newly planted trees to help minimize transplant shock and establish strong roots. Young paw paw seedlings are delicate and can be easily scorched by intense sunlight, which is why they are almost always found as an understory tree in nature. You can choose a site that provides partial shade, but paw paws are most productive in full sun once established. So alternatively, you can use a 30-50% shade cloth to temporarily tent the plant for the first 1-2 years, after which it will be happy in full sun.
We are unable to ship this product outside the contiguous US or to California.
All orders are for Spring 2025 and will be shipped in late March or early April. Live plants will be shipped bare root and dormant.
(Asimina Triloba)
If you’re only going to grow one kind of fruit tree in your backyard, we would recommend paw paw! Beautiful, easy to grow, and you’ll be hard pressed to find the fruit in stores. Native to North America, the unique tasting fruit and large leaves are somehow both tropical and hardy down to -20F. Unlike so many fruit trees, paw paws do not suffer from any major pests or diseases. Deer may nibble young branches in winter but because of compounds found in the leaves they generally do not prefer it. The most care it will need is early on, as young paw paws are delicate, so careful planting, some shade when young, and adequate moisture should ensure a strong start.
Flavor profile: Tropical, banana, mango, custardy
Hardiness zone: 4-9
Light: Part shade-full sun
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with pH 5.5-7
Mature height: 15-20’
Spacing: 8-12’ apart
Pollination: At least 2 trees required for pollination, but 3+ is recommended. Seedling trees are all genetically distinct and will pollinate one another. For grafted trees, two distinct cultivars are required.
Planting tips: Plant roots gingerly, careful not to damage the tap root. Loosen soil 1’ deep below the tap root for quicker establishment. Mixing a cup of perlite into the soil at the bottom of the planting hole can also help in taproot establishment.
Growing tips: Consistent watering is crucial for newly planted trees to help minimize transplant shock and establish strong roots. Young paw paw seedlings are delicate and can be easily scorched by intense sunlight, which is why they are almost always found as an understory tree in nature. You can choose a site that provides partial shade, but paw paws are most productive in full sun once established. So alternatively, you can use a 30-50% shade cloth to temporarily tent the plant for the first 1-2 years, after which it will be happy in full sun.
We are unable to ship this product outside the contiguous US or to California.
All orders are for Spring 2025 and will be shipped in late March or early April. Live plants will be shipped bare root and dormant.
