Cultivated/Improved Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) – Seeds

Experience the rich, tropical flavor of the native North American Pawpaw Tree with these Cultivated Asimina triloba Seeds. This improved strain produces large, creamy, custard-like fruit with hints of banana, mango, and melon. The pawpaw tree is well-suited for temperate gardens, offering lush green foliage, fragrant spring flowers, and nutritious fruit in late summer to early autumn. These non-GMO seeds are easy to germinate and grow into hardy, productive trees with minimal maintenance.

Features:

• Improved cultivated variety for enhanced fruit size and flavor
• Produces rich, sweet, tropical-tasting fruits
• Hardy native species ideal for North American climates
• Lush green foliage and attractive flowers for ornamental appeal
• Non-GMO and naturally grown seeds

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Asimina triloba
• Common Name: Pawpaw
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Growth Habit: Upright with spreading canopy
• Height: 12–25 feet at maturity
• Fruit Type: Soft, tropical-flavored edible fruit
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
• Watering: Regular during growing season; drought-tolerant once established
• Season: Sow seeds in late winter to early spring
• Zones: USDA Zones 5–9
• Germination Time: 8–12 weeks (requires cold stratification)
• Temperature for Germination: 18–24°C (65–75°F)
• Maturity: Fruit production typically in 4–6 years

Planting & Sowing Instructions:

• Cold Stratification: Keep seeds in a moist paper towel or peat moss inside a sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator for 12–16 weeks.
• Sowing: After stratification, plant seeds about 1 inch deep in a rich, well-draining seed-starting mix.
• Watering: Maintain consistently moist (not soggy) soil.
• Light: Provide bright, indirect sunlight or partial shade.
• Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost danger passes, spacing trees 10–15 feet apart.
• Care: Water regularly and mulch around the base to retain moisture and control weeds.