Pawpaw Seedling Tree
Description
Tastes like a banana. This productive tree may give you large, half-pound fruits — up to 25-50 pounds each year! Pest-free. Cold-hardy. Best to plant in neutral soil. Ripens in late September. Seedling. For proper pollination, plant two seedlings or a grafted pawpaw variety nearby.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Purple |
| Fruit Color | Yellow Green |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Moist |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Banana-like |
| Texture | Soft, Custard |
| Years to Bear | 5 - 7 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
4 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow pawpaw trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.