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American Paw Paw (Asimina triloba; syn. Annona triloba, Porcelia triloba, Uvaria triloba, Asimina virginiana), also called American Pawpaw, Pawpaw, Paw Paw, Paw-Paw, Papaw, Common Pawpaw, Custard Apple, Indian Banana, Prairie Banana, Poor Man’s Banana, Hoosier Banana, Wild Banana, Dog Banana, False Banana, and Pawpaw Apple, stands out as one of North America’s most fascinating fruit trees. This member of the Custard Apple family (Annonaceae) produces delicious fruit and thrives in temperate and cold-climate gardens.
Unlike many tropical fruit species, this deciduous tree naturally resists frost once established. It grows into an attractive small tree, reaching about 6 metres tall and 4 metres wide. The foliage is lush and green, turning golden before falling in autumn.
This North American fruit stands out among those grown in Australian gardens. This yellowish fruit, typically about 7 cm long, offers a fragrant aroma and a rich, creamy flavour, much like banana custard. Most people enjoy it fresh, but it also works well in baking, desserts, and preserves.
The unusual flavour and rarity of the Paw Paw make it an excellent conversation piece for home orchards. Gardeners who grow uncommon edible plants like American Persimmon or Ginkgo will appreciate their distinctive character and seasonal beauty.
Native to the woodlands of eastern North America, this tree grows best in rich, fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Plant it in an open, sunny spot to maximise fruit production, and water it well during dry spells, as the tree does not tolerate drought. The fruit ripens in autumn and rewards patient growers with a harvest rarely found in supermarkets.
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