Asimina Species, Common Pawpaw, Custard Apple, Indian Banana, Wild Banana

Asiminatriloba

Genus
Asimina (a-SEE-mee-nuh)
Species
triloba (try-LO-buh)
Synonym
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Under 1"
1"-2"
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vincent, Alabama

Booneville, Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Morrilton, Arkansas

Fremont, California

Dover, Delaware

Hampton, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Carrollton, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Cornelia, Georgia

Pooler, Georgia

Divernon, Illinois

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Macomb, Illinois

Riverside, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois

Elkhart, Indiana

Georgetown, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Martinsville, Indiana

Lawrence, Kansas

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Benton, Kentucky

Corbin, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Denham Springs, Louisiana

Mandeville, Louisiana

Falmouth, Maine

Centreville, Maryland

Potomac, Maryland

Silver Spring, Maryland

Valley Lee, Maryland

Northfield, Massachusetts

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Owosso, Michigan

Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Marietta, Mississippi

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Aurora, Missouri

Brunswick, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri

Lincoln, Nebraska

Bernardsville, New Jersey

Morris Plains, New Jersey

Buffalo, New York

Ithaca, New York

Roslyn, New York

Stamford, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Davidson, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina(2 reports)

Salisbury, North Carolina

Blacklick, Ohio

Bucyrus, Ohio

Chesterland, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Guysville, Ohio

Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Portland, Oregon

Tangent, Oregon

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

Greencastle, Pennsylvania

Mc Keesport, Pennsylvania

Millersburg, Pennsylvania

Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Perryopolis, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Royersford, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Simpsonville, South Carolina

Clarksville, Tennessee

Mc Minnville, Tennessee

Morrison, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee(2 reports)

Smithville, Tennessee

Viola, Tennessee

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Needville, Texas

Troup, Texas

Culpeper, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Issaquah, Washington

Point Roberts, Washington

Quilcene, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Walla Walla, Washington

Charleston, West Virginia

Liberty, West Virginia

Rosedale, West Virginia

La Farge, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

11
positives
12
neutrals
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Collierville, TN | November 2017 | positive

I have Asimina triloba 'Sunflower' growing in my zone 7b garden. It produces suckers.
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Elkhart, IN | November 2016 | positive

paw paw trees are amazing and yet even though there native to the area i live in . i can n ot find any. if anyone is willing share seeds ...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | March 2014 | neutral

The species produces fruit of highly variable quality, sometimes barely palatable. If you want to grow pawpaws for fruit, there are over ...Read More

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Kansas City, MO (Zone 6a) | July 2011 | positive

My grandaddy found several pawpaws growing in the woods across the street. Loving trees, he dug one up and brought it home (along with a ...Read More

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Savannah, GA | March 2011 | neutral

Just bought 5 rootstocks of Native Pawpaw from Tenessee about 12-15" long. They have very little root system (pretty well cut-off them) w...Read More

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Northfield, MA | October 2010 | positive

We live in Northfield MA 01360 and have just picked our first fruits..all 2 of them. We had three, now 2 trees ut this is the first year ...Read More

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Yarmouth, NS (Zone 7a) | August 2010 | positive

Our Pawpaw trees are six years old. This is the first year that they have had flower buds and sure enough we have fruit. The past two y...Read More

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Riverside, IL | June 2010 | positive

Our neighbor has 4, very old paw paw trees between our houses. Around 25ft tall. We're zone 5a, just west of Chicago.

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Atlanta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2010 | positive

Some of the info on this page is wrong. Pawpaws grow here in zone 5. Also, the seeds cannot be dried, or they die. They must be planted i...Read More

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Hulbert, OK (Zone 7a) | June 2009 | neutral

We planted a number of Paw Paws several years ago when
they were just seedlings. The first two years we had to keep shade
s...Read More

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Concord, NC | June 2007 | neutral

We have one pawpaw purchased as a 2 foot seedling that's been completely neglected. It continues to grow and do well in a shady area and...Read More

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Philadelphia, PA (Zone 6b) | June 2007 | positive

In nature, this tree is usually found in thickets, very nice to walk through with all the big dangling leaves (for identification -- they...Read More

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Central, AL (Zone 7b) | March 2007 | neutral

I have heard of the tree, seen it in NorthEast Al. region. I've a what appears like that of pawpaw in my back yard, but haven't had it p...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | positive

Pawpaw Asimina triloba is native to Texas and other States.

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Walkerton, VA (Zone 7a) | February 2006 | neutral

Pawpaws are native to this region though not common. They are generally found in rich deciduous forests. I find the fruit not nearly as g...Read More

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Bucyrus, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2006 | neutral

Locally this plant loves moist, wooded river bottoms, where it can be found in abundance. It seems to prefer rich, loamy soil, and lots ...Read More

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2005 | neutral

This species is found in the central Panhandle of Florida, but doesn't usually extend into the peninsula.

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Chesterland, OH (Zone 5b) | December 2004 | neutral

We grow this tree in Z5

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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | December 2004 | neutral

Our neighbor has several Pawpaw trees on her property and she dug several suckers a few years ago and brought them to us to plant. Howev...Read More

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Lake Charles, LA | January 2004 | positive

In "The Southern Gardener's Book of Lists", the Pawpaw tree is listed as a host plant for the Zebra swallowtail butterfly.

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Rosedale, WV (Zone 7b) | November 2003 | positive

Pawpaws are difficult to transplant form the wild, but it can be accomplished. Follow the roots as far as is possible - I like to get at ...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2001 | neutral

Easily grown in average, medium wet to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, acidic, fertile soils. Will grow ...Read More

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Chatham-Kent, ON (Zone 6a) | November 2000 | neutral

USDA Z5 ; it's an easy to grow ornamental tree with a tropical appearance. It has interesting flowers that are up to two inches across an...Read More

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