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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.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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Tall Shrub
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TreeSmall tree
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Additional Features
Good to knowRequires long, hot summers to achieve tree stature and to fruit. Usually grown as multi-stemmed foliage shrub.
Place of originEastern North America. -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
Asimina - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of ASIMINA
ASIMINA triloba
Pawpaw
large shrub with ovate leaves and peculiar purple flowers in MAY-JUN as the leaves emerge.
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Blood, Fish & Bone
Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone
contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
Only £6.00
