Shenandoah® Pawpaw Tree

The Shenandoah® Pawpaw (Asimina triloba 'Shenandoah') is a favorite among Pawpaw lovers for good reason. This recent variety originated as a seedling from the collection of the Blandy Experimental Farm, but centuries ago, American Indians loved gathering Pawpaws in the fall and enjoyed eating this delicious and nutritious fruit!

The Shenandoah® Pawpaw is a member of the tropical Custard-Apple family, which also includes a number of tropical favorites, like the Cherimoya, and Soursops.

One of the largest and flavor-packed of the Pawpaw family, you'll find out why this unique fruit is one of the best-kept secrets of the fruit world! You'll notice hints of tropical fruit flavor as you eat the custard-like flesh by the spoonful straight from the tree! You can also use it as a flavoring for a variety of desserts, like pies, cookies, cakes, and pudding.

In the spring, your Shenandoah® Pawpaw has many dark-red to reddish-purple bell-shaped blooms that aren't the most fragrant but draws loads of butterflies and beetles to your yard.

You will need a pollinating plant partner somewhere near your tree because Pawpaws do not self-pollinate. If you want though, you can try to hand pollinate them yourself, which isn't too difficult. All you need is a small artist's paintbrush and a little patience.

How to Use Shenandoah® Pawpaw Tree In The Landscape

Gorgeous garden anchors and accents, the tropical foliage adds beauty to any style garden! Your Shenandoah Pawpaw is an edible landscaping tree that provides a good yield each year of large fruit that grows in clusters.

The tree is smaller, easily tucking into any part of your landscaping, especially places that might be a little too wet for other trees.

Fantastic shade trees, specimen trees and ornamental, dual-purpose landscaping trees, you'll easily find a suitable location that Shenandoah® Pawpaw enlivens anywhere in your garden!

#ProPlantTips For Care

Your Shenandoah® Pawpaw grows well in the shade but it gives you its best yields if you plant it in full sun. Young trees need to be shaded from the summer sun during their first and sometimes the second year.

It does well in most types of soil but prefers slightly acidic, well-drained loam with plenty of composted plant material. Add a good layer of mulch over your tree's root system to better hold in moisture levels and keep them consistent, this also boosts insulation from heat and cold.

The Pawpaw makes its own pesticide, so you won't have to spend any time spraying for pests. They're also highly disease resistant and drought tolerant!

Many trees sell out quickly, and the Shenandoah® is no exception. The sooner you plant it, the sooner you will be enjoying its sweet, delectable, and nutritious fruit. Buy your hardy native Shenandoah® Pawpaw Tree today at NatureHills.com for your very own best-kept secret!