Paw Paw

Paw Paw (Asimina triloba) BARE ROOT TREES WILL BEGIN SHIPPING OCT/NOV.  Paw paw is a small tree native to the eastern United States. It is primarily grown for its fruit although it also has ornamental value. Humans have planted paw paw trees successfully outside its range in hardiness zones 5 through 8. Although the tree itself is small the fruits can be large. Fruit size varies from tree to tree ranging from the size of an egg to the size of a baked potato. The trees will typically grow up to 35 feet tall and occasionally reach 45 feet. Paw Paws are generally not as wide as they are tall. Trunks typically max out at 8-12 inch diameter.  Animals of all sorts (including humans) will travel great distance to paw paw trees when the fruit are ripe. The fruits are unlike anything that can be found in a grocery store. The taste varies from tree to tree but generally speaking is often described as a mix of banana and mango. The consistency of the fruit is custard like and there are large ined