Slimleaf Pawpaw, Flag Pawpaw

Asiminaangustifolia

Genus
Asimina (a-SEE-mee-nuh)
Species
angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Asimina longifolia
Asimina spatulata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Ellenton, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Live Oak, Florida

Lutz, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Sebring, Florida

Hortense, Georgia

Pooler, Georgia

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Gardener's Notes:

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New Cassel, NY | August 2012 | neutral

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Gainesville, FL | June 2011 | neutral

Does anyone know if Asimina angustifolia is one of the Paw Paw's with edible fruit?

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