Paw Paw Susquehanna and Shenandoah (Asminia triloba) (2 plants)

The largest of the Native American fruits, the Paw Paw is one of the easiest to grow. The tree size is modest and does well in full to partial sun. Spring brings purple flowers that transform into clusters of oblong fruit. In fall, the large, green fruit softens, emits a ripe fragrance and takes on a yellow color. It’s then you pick and eat the flavorful fruit that’s reminiscent of banana custard. Fruit can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks. The nutritious fruit is high in protein and a good source of vitamins and minerals. You must plant two different cultivars for cross-pollination. We love that Paw Paws are not susceptible to insects or diseases and therefore never need to be sprayed with pesticides. Paw Paws usually start bearing fruit 2-3 years after planting and can yield up to 30 pounds per tree. Paw Paws are sold separately as well as in a Set that includes one plant of each of the following varieties: 

Susquehanna – one of the renowned Peterson Paw Paws, Susquehanna is large with very few seeds. It has a sweet flavor with a firm, buttery texture. The large fruit ripen in the mid-to-late season to extend your harvest.
Shenandoah –one of the renowned Peterson Paw Paws, ‘Shenandoah’ is highly sought after by Paw Paw growers for its delicious fruit that weighs up to one pound each. Ripens in September.
Plant will be shipped soil less with roots wrapped in wet media September to April. After it break it's dormancy (April to September) - it will be shipped in pot with soil. Plant is 1 year old. 
*All orders to California will be shipped bare root in accordance with their state regulations.
*Plants will be shipped dormant during the winter months. 

Small-flowered Pawpaw is a shrub found in SE USA and most areas of NC in dry pine or oak forests or thickets. It generally grows only 6-8 feet tall. The young shoots and leaves are covered with a rusty down, later becoming smooth. The small brownish-purple, six-petaled flowers are borne singly in leaf axils before leaf emergence. The fruit of Dwarf Pawpaw is smaller than other pawpaws but is edible off the tree or used in cooking. More than one genetic strain is needed for best fruit set. Its leaves are the only plant the beautiful zebra swallowtail butterfly caterpillars will eat. 

Preference is for loose, moist to dry, well-drained soils in partial shade. As it matures and establishes it will tolerate full sun. It does not tolerate dry compacted soils and they have a long taproot so transplanting is difficult. Pawpaws need some babying to establish but are worth the effort. This plant works well as an understory tree in an open woodland setting and provides wildlife with food- and you too if you can get there first.

Specifications:
- Part Sun Paw Paw are Shade Loving Trees
- Prefers well-drained soil
- Zones 5 - 8
- Images of grown, mature plants

Payment must be received within 3 days after the sale, then I ship the item. Feel free to ask me any questions about this item. I am always glad to help you.

Shipping

Cold Weather Shipping Delays
Due to daytime temperatures dropping below 34 degrees we are currently unable to ship live plants to the following states:
Alaska, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
If you are located in one of these states, you are still able to place your order and we will ship it as soon as the weather allows.

If the temperatures either in your area or in transit to you are too cold for us to safely ship out your order, we will reschedule it to ship as soon as we feel it's safe to do so. What we look for is a period of 4 consecutive days above freezing in your area as well as ours in order to avoid the plants freezing in transit. We would suggest upgrading your shipping method to express delivery at an additional fee $14.00. This service will include a heating pack to guarantee safe delivery.