NC-1 Paw Paw

Scientific Name: Asimina triloba 'NC-1'

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 15'-30'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

5a-9b

NC-1 Paw Paw plant details

NC-1 Paw Paw is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring burgundy flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF NC-1 Paw Paw

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: annonaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring
Uses: black walnut tolerant, edible, rain garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for NC-1 Paw Paw

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The thin-skinned, large fruits with fewer seeds of this fine Canadian introduction give you more fruit to enjoy, this lovely 15-20' tree offers unusual reddish-purple flowers in spring and 'Custard Bananas' in September, the large deep-green, tropical looking leaves turn a pretty soft-yellow fall color; Pawpaw trees provide the larval food of Zebra Swallowtail butterflies; needs another variety for pollination. S-PSh/M

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Garden photo gallery of NC-1 Paw Paw

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Gardening facts about NC-1 Paw Paw plant

How to Grow NC-1 Paw Paw

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant