Paw Paw Tree Shenandoah (Asimina triloba)
Experience the unique taste of the Shenandoah™ Paw Paw Tree, a native American fruit producer. This Peterson cultivar yields large, delicious fruit with a banana custard-like flavor, ripening in September. Paw Paws are exceptionally easy to grow, naturally resistant to pests and diseases, and begin bearing fruit within 2-3 years. For optimal harvests, ensure cross-pollination with another Paw Paw cultivar. Enjoy pesticide-free, nutritious fruit from your own garden.
$49.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.2
/ 5
Category Rank
1237
/ 1377
#1237 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
SKU
8439
/ P-TG
Who it's for
- Exceptional, Tropical Flavor
- Excellent Cold Tolerance
- Reduced Seed Count
Who should skip it
- Requires Cross-Pollination
- Slow Establishment and Growth
- Short Shelf Life and Handling
Key Specs
SKU
P8439-TG
Pot Size
Tree Pot Grafted Plant
Sun Requirements
Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Spring
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Plant Type
Hardy Garden Plant
Grows To
12-25 feet
Mature Height
25.0 feet
Features
- Produces large, flavorful native fruit
- Banana custard-like fruit flavor
- Naturally pest and disease resistant
- Starts bearing fruit in 2-3 years
- Fruit stores well in refrigerator
- Highly nutritious fruit, rich in vitamins
- Yields up to 30 lbs per mature tree
- Requires cross-pollination with another cultivar
What customers say
Customers highly value the Shenandoah Paw Paw cultivar, primarily focusing on the quality of the specialized purchase and the vendor's excellent packaging ensuring healthy arrival. Experienced growers appreciate the quality graft and root system, recognizing this as a premium offering. Satisfaction stems from the promise of superior, less seedy fruit. A common point of discussion involves the plant's initial small size relative to its cost. Furthermore, success is strongly linked to understanding the specific, sometimes slow, establishment needs of this species. Dedicated gardeners willing to provide precise care generally rate this specialized tree very highly, viewing the initial investment as worthwhile for the expected exceptional harvest.
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