Hardy Edibles

Annonaceae

dwarf pawpaw

Asimina pygmaea

dwarf pawpaw

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Survives zone 8 through 9

Custard texture; banana-mango-pineapple — excellent, but poor shelf life. Care: Winter protection — mulch, fleece, or a warm wall.

Hardiness
Zone 8 to 9
Habit
Tree
Edible part
Fruit
Ripens
Sept–Oct
Mature size
Small tree 3–8 m; containerable when young
Light
Partial to full sun (inferred)
Soil pH
5.5–7.0 (slightly acid)
Environment
Temperate
Status
Wild
Years to fruit
3–5 yrs grafted, 4–8 from seed
Pollination
⚠ SELF-INCOMPATIBLE — needs 2 genetically distinct trees; hand-pollination advised