Pawpaw- Bigflower (Asimina obovata)(Florida Native)

Asimina obovata The bigflower pawpaw, also known as the flag pawpaw and the scrub pawpaw, is one of the larger pawpaw varieties that grows in Florida and can grow up to 10 feet tall. This perennial plant displays large white flowers and green fruit that the wildlife love. Although edible, the fruit of A.obovata is mostly seeds, and can lean on the dry and bitter side, with a hint of mango and banana. There is also evidence that eating high quantities of fruit can be unhealthy. Do your own research.      Native to Florida, the shrub has a deep taproot that loves our well draining sandy soil, and is adapted to regular fires and long periods of drought. A. Obovata loves full sun but can be grown in dappled light to partial shade. In fact, if transplanting, part shade is preferred to full sun until established. Larval host to the Zebra swallowtail butterfly and the pawpaw sphinx moth, this lovely fruit-producing shrub will surely add some fun pollinators to your garden.      Just like ever