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✓ Native to US

Pawpaw

Asimina triloba  —  Family: Annonaceae
USDA Zone 5a-9b
🗺️ Widespread Widespread across many states

A small native tree that produces the largest edible fruit native to North America, with a flavor resembling banana and mango.

Height 15–30 ft
Spread 15–30 ft
Sun Part Shade to Full Shade
Water Medium
Blooms Spring
Flower Color Maroon

🌡️ Growing Conditions

Lifecycle
Perennial
Soil
rich, moist

Traits

🦌 Deer Resistant 🐝 Attracts Pollinators

🦋 Wildlife Value

🐝 Pollinators

🌡️ USDA Hardiness Zones

5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b

Temp range: -20°F to 30°F

📍 Native Range

🗺️
Widespread across many US states

Broadly distributed across a large portion of the US, but not documented in every state.

Native to 1 state:

NC