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Status in Florida: Native

Size at Maturity: Typically grows 15 to 30 feet tall, with a spread of 10 to 15 feet.

Phenology: Common Pawpaw is a deciduous tree with large, elliptical leaves and maroon to purple flowers that appear in spring before the leaves emerge. It produces oblong, greenish-yellow fruits with a custard-like texture and sweet flavor.

Life Cycle: Perennial

Bloom Season: Blooms in early spring, before the leaves emerge.

Deciduous, Dioecious, Evergreen: Deciduous

Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade

Soil Texture: Moist, well-drained sandy or loamy soils

Soil pH: Tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels, but prefers slightly acidic to neutral soils (pH 5.5-7.0)

Moisture Requirements: Prefers consistently moist soil and can tolerate periodic flooding.

Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low tolerance

 

Recommended Landscape Uses: Suitable for naturalistic landscapes, woodland gardens, and edible landscapes. Provides habitat and food for wildlife and adds ornamental value with its unique foliage and flowers.

Maintenance Tips: Common Pawpaw is relatively low-maintenance but may benefit from occasional pruning to remove dead or diseased branches and maintain shape. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring.

Considerations: Common Pawpaw may sucker and form colonies in favorable growing conditions. Consider planting in areas where naturalization is desired or be prepared to manage spreading if necessary.

Edible: Common Pawpaw fruits are edible and have a custard-like texture and sweet flavor. They are highly valued for fresh eating and can be used in various culinary applications.

Medicinal Uses: Common Pawpaw has limited documented medicinal uses, but some indigenous cultures used certain parts of the tree for various ailments.

Toxicity to Pets: Common Pawpaw fruits are not known to be toxic to pets.

Florida Native Companion Plant: Common Pawpaw pairs well with other native trees and shrubs, such as American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) and elderberry (Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis).

Wildlife Benefit: Common Pawpaw provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species, including birds, butterflies, and small mammals. The flowers attract pollinators, while the fruits are consumed by wildlife.

Caterpillar Host Plant: Common Pawpaw is a host plant for the larvae of several swallowtail butterfly species, including the Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus) and the Pawpaw Sphinx Moth (Dolba hyloeus).

Common pawpaw, Asimina triloba

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