Asimina triloba - Deciduous,Edible Fruit/Nuts,Fruits

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Asimina triloba (Pawpaw), Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.

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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water for 48 - 72 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow 1" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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Introduced

Asimina trilobaAsimina triloba

Common Pawpaw

In Stock: 41.016 lb (Total:69.127lb)

Orders of this lot will receive 25% additional seed at no extra cost, while supplies last

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41.02 lb AR

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28.11 lb IL

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Details

Germination:

83%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

371

Quantity:

41.02 lb

Collected in:

Arkansas

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835109

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water for 48 - 72 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow 1" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native

Introduced

Asimina triloba, also known as the Common Pawpaw, is a unique tropical-looking fruit native to the eastern United States and Canada. It holds the title of the largest edible fruit indigenous to the United States. The fruit is typically harvested in September through October and can be eaten raw or used for making preserves, pies, ice cream, and other sweet desserts. The tree produces droopy long leaves, providing a 'sleepy' aura to the summer landscape. Growing up to 30 ft in height, it is easy to cultivate from seed in the spring in an area with part shade and sun. This small deciduous tree belongs to the same plant family as the custard-apple, cherimoya, sweetsop, ylang-ylang, and soursop. The pawpaw is a patch-forming understory tree found in well-drained, deep, fertile bottom-land and hilly upland habitat. The fruit has a sweet, custardish flavor similar to banana, mango, and cantaloupe. Try growing the Common Pawpaw in your garden and enjoy a taste of uniquely American fruit!