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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.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - obovate, mid-green leaves to 30cm (12in) long, turning yellow in autumn.
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - purple-brown -
Height - 6m (20ft) -
Spread - 6m (20ft)
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Tall Shrub - or 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 winter - Hardy 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 -
Additional Features - Good to know - - not to be confused with the tropical Carica papaya -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - eastern USA. -
Flower Shape - Cup-shaped - - 3-5cm (1¼-2in) across with 3 large calyx lobes surrounding 6 petals (3 large, 3 small) singly or in small clusters
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Neutral to acid soil
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Tree Shape - Broadly conical -
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Asimina - Care Guide
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