North America’s Tropical-Tasting Fruit Tree. Bring a unique, native fruit tree to your landscape! The Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a small, deciduous tree prized for its lush, tropical-looking foliage and delicious custard-like fruit. Sometimes called the “American banana,” pawpaw fruit has a sweet, creamy flavor reminiscent of banana, mango, and melon.
Perfect for edible landscapes, pollinator-friendly gardens, or anyone looking to grow something special and unusual.
Sun: Full Shade to part shade
Soil: Can tolerate wet soils and Black Walnut
Zones: Hardy in USDA Zones 5-9
Size: 15-30' h x 15-30' w
Fruit: Edible, Showy
Planting and care instructions will be included with your plant. We ship when weather conditions are safe, typically from mid-March through mid-June and mid-August through mid-November.
Shipping from United States
Processing time
1-10 business days
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Returns & Exchanges
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Care instructions
Planting and care instructions will be included with your plant.
Are you a licensed nursery?
Yes, we are licensed in the state of Nebraska, and our nursery stock is inspected by the state of Nebraska.
Do you have any shipping restrictions
We ship to all U.S. states except Hawaii and do not ship to U.S. territories. Seasonal Japanese Beetle regulations may temporarily restrict shipping to certain states. If restrictions apply to your location, we’ll contact you before shipping and provide options. 🌲