Allegheny Paw Paw

Scientific Name: Asimina triloba 'Allegheny'

Also Known As

Pawpaw

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 25'-40'
W: 10'-30'

planting zones

5a-9b

Allegheny Paw Paw plant details

Allegheny Paw Paw is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring burgundy and red flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees 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 Allegheny Paw Paw

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: annonaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 30 FT - wide, 25 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and red blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Allegheny Paw Paw

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
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

Allegheny' is an early ripener, very productive, great flavour with 1/2 pound fruits. Paw paw is an intriguing eastern North American (including southern Ontario) understorey tree with large, beautiful, subtropical foliage, red flowers and sweet, custardy fruits with a unique flavour like banana, mango and cantaloupe! All plants will produce fruit but you need two different plants for cross pollination.