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ASIMINA triloba
Commonly known as Pawpaw
Large shrub with ovate leaves and peculiar purple flowers in MAY-JUN as the leaves emerge.
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DeciduousMid-green leaves to 30cm (12in) long, turning yellow in autumn.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple-brown -
Height6m (20ft) -
Spread6m (20ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Produces flowers 3-5cm (1¼-2in) across each with 3 large or small tree. Edible fruit is bottle-shaped to 12cm (5in) long, yellow-green ripening to yellow-brown.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun
ASIMINA triloba
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Additional Features
Good to knowNot to be confused with the tropical Carica papaya
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originEastern USA. -
Flower ShapeCup-shaped3-5cm (1¼-2in) across with 3 large calyx lobes surrounding 6 petals (3 large, 3 small) singly or in small clusters
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Obovate
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Tree ShapeBroadly conical
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Asimina - Care Guide
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