These hardy, low-maintenance fruit trees produce creamy, tropical-flavored fruit with notes of banana, mango, and vanilla. Native to North America, Paw Paw trees thrive in partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil, making them perfect for backyards, edible landscapes, and wildlife-friendly gardens. With their large, lush foliage and unique, custard-like fruit, they add both beauty and productivity to any space. Self pollinating.
The Paw Paw Tree prefers partial shade to full sun, making it perfect for areas with filtered sunlight or light forested environments. Prefers rich, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (5.5-6.5), and benefits from high organic matter for optimal growth and fruit production. Best grown on zones 5-10.
The fruit ripens in late summer to early fall, typically from August to September, providing an abundant harvest of tropical-flavored fruit. The Paw Paw Tree typically grows to a height of 15-20 feet.
Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.
For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.
For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant!
Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.