Potomac Pawpaw

Scientific Name: Asimina triloba 'Potomac'

Also Known As

Pawpaw

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

Potomac Pawpaw plant details

Potomac Pawpaw 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 Potomac Pawpaw

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 Potomac Pawpaw

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

One of the largest fruits weighing 3/4 lbs. Delicious, sweet and richly flavoured. 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 seedlings or cultivars for cross pollination.