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    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 - Click to close
    • 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

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