Any advise on growing them in zone 5b? I recently acquired two from Lincoln Memorial Gardens in Springfield, Il. They are a bit over two feet tall and with a lot of short roots on bottom 1/4 of plant.
Paw Paw Trees
Plant quickly! They like to grow under other trees in moist areas(in the wild they are often along creek banks). We have ours under a large black walnut tree. Well, about 15 & 30 feet away from the trunk but still under the branches and in range of the root system of the BW. It may take 5-7 years for it to bear fruit so don't be in a hurry. Best wishes & GOD bless you.
leaflady, how long have you had your Paw Paws growing under the black walnut tree? Walnut trees produce juglone, a toxin that is toxic to other plants. That's how it fights the competition.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1148.html
I found a list of juglone tolerant plants that includes paw paws.
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/wihort/landscape/Juglone.htm#Trees&Shrubs
Jmorth, if you want some REALLY rare items, come to the Native Plant Society sale at Washington Park Botanic Garden (Springfield) on 30 April, 9:00-2:00!
Guy S.
leaflady,
I got them in the ground yesterday, before the rains of today. My yard here is pretty devoid of trees but they were placed where a tall fence will shield them from the south, there's buildings on the west, to the east a relatively young oak will hopefully provide some shade. Do you think this will work? Thankyou for the reply.
Starhill forest,
Thanks for the tip; I'll certainly try to make that for I do indeed enjoy growing the rare and/or unusual in plants.
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