Wells Paw-Paw

Scientific Name: Asimina triloba 'Wells'

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

Wells Paw-Paw plant details

Wells 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 Wells 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 Wells 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 large fruit of this handsome 20-30' eastern native tree comes after odd-looking maroon flowers bloom on its bare branches (the fetid smelling flowers are pollinated by flies!). The banana-ish flavored fruit has green skin and orange flesh and generally ripens in September; pawpaw fruit is very nutritious and has been used in cancer therapy. 'Wells' was found in Salem, In 1990 by David Wells; requires another variety for pollination. PSh-S/M

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Garden photo gallery of Wells Paw-Paw

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Gardening facts about Wells Paw-Paw plant

How to Grow Wells 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