A small understory tree native to the central-eastern U.S. Purple cup-shaped flowers appear in spring, and give way to edible, oblong, yellowish green fruits. Edible fruits resemble bananas in taste and texture.
- Secondary Name:
- Pawpaw
- Plant Type:
- Fruit & Nut Trees
- Hardiness Zone:
- ZONE 5
- Native:
- New England & NY
- Sun Exposure:
- SUN/PT SHADE
- Ultimate Plant Height:
- HT 15-20'
- Ultimate Spread:
- SP 15-20'
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