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    ASIMINA
    ASIMINA
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    ASIMINA

    Genus of 8 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs or small trees from thickets and woodland, mainly in southern parts of eastern North America.

    The only species in cultivation is triloba which is ornamental and produces edible fruit with adequate sunshine.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Requires long, hot summers to achieve tree stature and to fruit. Usually grown as multi-stemmed foliage shrub.
    • Place of origin
      Eastern North America.
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
      Small tree
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice

    varieties
    ASIMINA triloba
    Pawpaw
    large shrub with ovate leaves and peculiar purple flowers in MAY-JUN as the leaves emerge.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £25.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Large
    £55.00

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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