Pawpaw Tree (Asimina Triloba) masks well-drained soil

well-drained soil

Season: late winter

Both are poisonous to both humans and animals and should not be ingested

sandy loam with medium moisture for it thrive

deciduous vine that can grow up to 40 feet

Pawpaw Tree (Asimina Triloba) masks well-drained soilPawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) is a small (15 to 20 feet) understory tree that typically grows along streams, low bottom woods, and in floodplains. The plant does not self pollinate, but if fertilized, the paw paws springtime maroon flowers can produce the largest edible fruit native to North America by late summer. Often described as tasting like a cross between a banana and a mango, pawpaw can be eaten raw, used to make jams, ice cream or flavor