Allegheny® Pawpaw Tree
Asimina triloba 'Allegheny'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Allegheny® Pawpaw Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Harvest Time

Growing Zones 5-9
Small Size - Flavorful Punch Allegheny® Pawpaw Tree!
- Early Ripening Variety
- Green Skinned
- Creamy Yellow Flesh
- Rich Sweet Flavor
- Very Productive
- Kids Love Them!
- Small - Medium Fruit Size
- Midsized Tree
- Yellow Fall Color
- High-Quality Flavor!
- Spring Bloom
- September to October Harvest
- Pest & Disease Resistant
What the Allegheny® Pawpaw (Asimina triloba 'Allegheny') might lack in size is made up for with its wonderful flavor. Combined with very smooth, silky sweet-flavored flesh, the result is almost custard-like!
Allegheny® Pawpaws flower in the spring, and you will get a lovely dark red to reddish-purple blossom in an iconic bell shape. Unfortunately, the usual pollinators do not come to visit these blooms so a second Pawpaw variety or hand pollination is required. The blooms are unusual however and add a curious touch to your spring floral show!
The Allegheny® Pawpaw looks a little like a green Mango. Its fruit is small to medium but remember - size isn't everything! This petite fruit is absolutely jam-packed with ultra-rich flavor!
The smooth and delicious sweet creamy yellow flesh that combines the flavors of citrus, mangos, bananas, pineapple, and just a hint of vanilla, this is an incredibly flavorful fruit!
One of the earliest ripening, it is perfect to eat straight from the tree or turn into pies, cakes, and custard. It also makes a unique treat for the kids!
How to Use Allegheny® Pawpaw Tree In The Landscape
Pawpaws are unable to self-pollinate, so you will need to plant a partner that is not genetically the same. You can also hand pollinate by using a small brush. Take a look at some of our other varieties of Pawpaw for a tree that works for your area!
Also, head over to our Garden Blog for a great high-density planting technique for those without room for two trees!
Raccoons and Opossums consider Pawpaws one of their favorite fruit. So Allegheny® is also a wonderful wildlife tree! Create a shelterbelt for wildlife protection, while also creating a windbreak and privacy hedgerow by planting rows of these ornamental trees close together! You'll have a wonderful animal-friendly screening that also puts delectable fruit on the table!
The lovely, long green foliage adds a tropical appeal to your landscape as well as providing shade throughout the garden!
Tolerating sun and part shade, this versatile tree is a hardy native with all the looks and appeal of an exotic tree! Taking on amazing yellow fall color, this is a superior fruit tree with all the benefits of a flowering ornamental!
#ProPlantTips For Care
The Allegheny® Pawpaw produces a large crop despite its small size. It is a hardy variety that
isn't bothered by cold weather like its tropical relatives: the Cherimoya, Soursop and Custard-Apple. Cold hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 through 9, it's also rather heat and humidity tolerant as well!
Growing in most types of soil Pawpaw prefers well-drained soil, favoring loam that is slightly acidic. Provide ample organic matter and fertility. For best results, fertilize your tree regularly with Dr. Earth Fruit Tree Fertilizer or a good organic, slow-release fertilizer. Add Nature Hills Root Booster while planting for a life-long symbiotic relationship with the tiny feeder roots.
Plant it in full sun for best yields. If you are using this variety for landscaping, it thrives in partial shade, as well! Loving moist soil, these hardy natives can be partially drought-tolerant but do their best when given consistent moisture access.
A generous layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture as well as insulate the root system from heat and chill.
For larger fruit, some thinning is needed and pruning when dormant to remove crossing branches, control size and remove diseased limbs. You'll want to harvest your fruit as soon as it ripens to prevent damage to your limbs from the weight.
This variety is resistant to insects and disease. Want a tree that will double as part of your landscape? It is time for you to order your Allegheny® Pawpaw. You’ve never had fruit like this and it certainly beats anything from the grocery store! Order yours at NatuerHills.com today!