Asimina triloba
More common south of NYS. Truly native wild specimens are scarce in NY, but paw-paws are frequently cultivated and may escape and persisit. Medium tree with "fetid" maroon flowers in axils before or during leaf emergence. Prefers rich, slightly acidic soil but quite tolerant of varied soil conditions. Makes a good understory tree and tolerates black walnut. Clonal!
Emerging seedlings post cold stratification. Note the seed size.
R. Parker
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
paw-paw
Type:
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Status:
Threatened NYS (S2)
Moisture:
Moist
Light:
Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Part Sun
Part Shade