Mango Paw Paw

Scientific Name: Asimina triloba 'Mango'

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 12'-25'
W: 8'-20'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Mango Paw Paw plant details

Mango Paw Paw is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white 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 Mango Paw Paw

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: annonaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mango 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

Asimina triloba 'Mango' is one of the most vigorous of all paw paws quickly becoming a small tree with large, tasty fruit with orange-yellow fruit that are early ripening. 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.