Sunflower Pawpaw

Scientific Name: Asimina triloba 'Sunflower'

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 15'-20'

planting zones

6a-10a

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Sunflower Pawpaw plant details

Sunflower Pawpaw is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring burgundy and chocolate flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sunflower Pawpaw

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: annonaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and chocolate blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sunflower Pawpaw

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Unusual burgundy flowers become large, sweetly delicious, yellow 'custard bananas' which grace this award-wining, self-fertile, 15-20' native shrub/tree, found in Kansas in 1970 it is one of the latest ripening varieties extending the season; its huge gracefully-drooping 8-12" leaves also add a dramatic tropical touch to the landscape and turn a lovely lemon-yellow in the autumn; this Pawpaw can also be used to make a fine screen. PSh/M