Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon, USA
Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon, USA
Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Asimina triloba
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Common name:
common pawpaw
Family:
Annonaceae
Distribution:
southestern United States
Habitat:
North America; subtropical and temperate
IUCN Red list:
Least concern
Black list:
Unknown risk alien
Hardiness:
Zone 5b -15 to -10 F
Life form:
Deciduous tree
Usage:
Ornamental fruiting shade tree
Comments:
This striking deciduous, multi-stemmed tree can add a unique tropical feel to the garden. Native to the forests of eastern North America, pawpaw gives a lush show with its large dark-green bold leaves which hang dramatically from an open branch structure. Before the leaves emerge in spring, unusual small chocolate purple trillium shaped flowers dot the branches.
Plant pawpaw in full sun or light shade. A hot spot or a site with reflected heat helps to fully ripen the fruit in the Northwest. It will tolerate a restricted root zone and would do well in a large container as a patio plant. This small tree prefers rich well-drained soil with regular watering during dry periods.
Links:
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Flora of North America
Locations
1:
1400 s, 1600 e
(ST 1400,1600)
• Accession: 1928-2039/1
2:
1400 s, 1600 e
(ST 1400,1600)
• Accession: 1928-2042/1
3:
1400 s, 1600 e
(ST 1400,1600)
• Accession: 1978-2057/1
4:
Herbarium
(HERB)
• Accession: 1928-2039 (8)
5:
Herbarium
(HERB)
• Accession: 1928-2042 (6)
Area
Individual