Pawpaw
Pawpaw: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Pawpaw, Asimina triloba, is a deciduous fruit tree native to eastern North America. It belongs to the Annonaceae, the custard apple family, which includes many tropical fruits. Despite the familiar English name, this tree is different from papaya. Its broad leaves and soft fruit give it a tropical appearance, while its seasonal cycle includes winter dormancy in a temperate climate.A mature pawpaw commonly reaches about 5 to 9 m in height, although its size varies with the site and growing conditions. In open light it often has a pyramidal outline; in woodland it can form groups through root suckers. The large, simple leaves are elongated, usually around 15 to 30 cm long, and hang slightly from the branches. Their dark green colour changes mainly to yellow in autumn before leaf fall.The flowers appear in spring, usually before the leaves fully develop. Their dark maroon petals make them less conspicuous than…
