Zone Compatibility

Height 30' - 40'
Spread 35' - 40'
Tree Form Modified Leader
USDA Zone 5A - 9
Blooms Spring
Drops Fruit or Nuts August - October
Soil Moist, fertile soil, slightly acidic. Soil must be well-drained.
Soil pH 5.5 - 7.0
Light requirements Shade-tolerant understory tree
Size shipped 8 - 24 inches

American Paw Paw Tree

Asimina triloba

Price range: $34.95 through $94.95

Your order will ship UPS Ground directly to you. Trees ship within 7-14 days unless specified or special requested. "Pre order" trees and bare root trees ship starting February according to your USDA Zone. Some "Pre order" 3-Gallon containers will ship starting Summer 2026 as specified in Product Description.

Zone Compatibility

Height 30' - 40'
Spread 35' - 40'
Tree Form Modified Leader
USDA Zone 5A - 9
Blooms Spring
Drops Fruit or Nuts August - October
Soil Moist, fertile soil, slightly acidic. Soil must be well-drained.
Soil pH 5.5 - 7.0
Light requirements Shade-tolerant understory tree
Size shipped 8 - 24 inches

We accept orders year-round.

Your order will ship within next 7-14 days or requested date.

 For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.


The Paw Paw (Asimina triloba) is the largest edible fruit native to the United States, long treasured by early explorers, homesteaders, and modern foragers alike. Its unique 3–6 inch long pods hold a yellow, custard-like flesh bursting with rich banana, mango, and citrus flavors—a truly tropical taste grown right in North America. As a small understory tree, Paw Paw thrives in partial shade, yet produces its heaviest crops in full sun, making it an exceptional addition to food plots, edible forests, backyard orchards, and habitat plantings from the Panhandle to the Great Lakes.

The tree features striking, large maroon flowers in spring that draw in pollinators, followed by fruit enjoyed by foxes, raccoons, squirrels, and other small mammals. While the fruit is beloved by wildlife and adventurous eaters, it’s worth noting that some individuals may experience mild stomach upset—a common characteristic of this native fruit.

One of the Paw Paw’s most valuable traits for land managers is its strong deer resistance. Whitetail deer rarely browse its leaves, making Paw Paw a natural solution for food plots, especially where protecting young trees is challenging. Instead of heavy caging or fencing, Paw Paw allows growers to attract pollinators and wildlife without worrying about deer damage, all while thriving across a remarkably wide climatic range.

 We grow our Paw Paw trees from seed, this way you are able to plant 2 of our Paw Paw trees and they will cross pollinate.

Height 30' - 40'
Spread 35' - 40'
Tree Form Modified Leader
USDA Zone 5A - 9
Blooms Spring
Drops Fruit or Nuts August - October
Soil Moist, fertile soil, slightly acidic. Soil must be well-drained.
Soil pH 5.5 - 7.0
Light requirements Shade-tolerant understory tree
Size shipped 8 - 24 inches

Spacing 30 - 40'
Pruning Annual pruning stimulates new growth and fruiting.
Fertilization Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts.
Watering Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center.
Pollination We grow our Paw Paw trees from seed, this way you are able to plant 2 of our trees and they will cross pollinate.

 

At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting. 

 

For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.

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