Paw Paw Live Starter Plant – 8+ Inch Bare Root – Asimina triloba

Paw Paw (Asimina triloba) is a cold-hardy North American fruit tree valued for its tropical-looking foliage and edible fruit. This deciduous tree produces fragrant spring flowers followed by soft, creamy fruit with a sweet, banana-like flavor when ripe.

This listing includes 1 live, approximately 8+ inch starter plant, supplied as a bare-root plant. The seller describes it as a one-year-old, well-rooted plant that is freshly dug when ordered. It prefers loamy, moist, well-draining soil and is listed for USDA Zones 5–8.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Paw Paw starter plant
• Scientific name: Asimina triloba
• Approx. 8+ inches tall at time of shipping
• Approximately one-year-old starter plant according to seller notes
• Ships bare root
• Edible fruit tree
• Broadleaf deciduous foliage
• Full sun to partial shade
• Loamy, moist, well-draining soil preferred
• Medium watering requirement
• USDA Zones 5–8
• Seller describes the plant as well rooted and freshly dug when ordered

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 live Asimina triloba starter plant, supplied bare root.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Paw Paw
Scientific Name: Asimina triloba
Plant Type: Fruit Tree
Life Cycle: Perennial / Deciduous
Flower/Fruit Color: Deep maroon flowers; fruit color not specified
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Soil: Loam; moist, fertile, well-draining preferred
Water: Medium
USDA Zone: 5–8
Plant Form: Bare Root
Growth Stage: Seedling
Growth Habit: Clumping
Foliage: Broadleaf
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Number in Pack: 1
Shipping Size: Approx. 8+ inches tall
Country of Origin: United States

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Paw Paw?
The supplied listing identifies Paw Paw as suitable for USDA Zones 5–8.

2. How much sunlight does Paw Paw need?
The listing specifies full sun and medium sun. Paw Paw can also tolerate some shade according to the supplied seller information.

3. How much water does Paw Paw need?
The listed watering requirement is medium. The supplied information also describes moist, well-draining soil as preferred.

4. What is the growth habit of Paw Paw?
The listing identifies a clumping growth habit and broadleaf foliage.

5. Can Paw Paw be grown in a container?
The supplied listing does not specifically establish long-term container suitability. It identifies the plant as an outdoor fruit tree and lists patio as a potential setting.