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Prolific Pawpaw Tree

Asimina triloba 'Prolific'
$12795 $15994
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$20 $49.99 $29.99
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Plant Highlights

Prolific Pawpaw Tree highlights at a glance!

Plant Highlights

  • Brand
    Nature Hills' Choice
  • Botanical Name
    Asimina triloba 'Prolific'
  • Growing Zones
    5-9
  • Mature Height
    15 - 20 feet
  • Mature Spread
    15 - 20 feet
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Moisture
    Moderate
  • Soil
    Well Drained
  • Growth Rate
    Medium
  • Fall Color
    Yellow
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Pollinator Required
    Yes
  • Fragrant
    Yes
  • Pruning Time
    Late Winter
  • Bloom Period
    Early Spring, Late Spring
  • Harvest Time
    Late Season

While not well-known, the wild native Pawpaw tree is the largest fruit native to North America, and the Prolific Pawpaw variety (Asimina triloba 'Prolific'), is one of the most popular! It was developed by Corwin Davis of Bellevue, Michigan about 40 years ago.

Its fruit is delicious and full of vitamins and minerals! A mainstay during the fall for Native Americans, but while not well-known today, it is gaining popularity each year. The medium-large fruit is oval, pale yellow to light green skin. The flesh is golden and custardy full of sweet tropical flavors, like banana and just a hint of coconut.

Enjoy spooning the delicious flesh right out of the skin, as well as using it in a variety of treats like cakes, smoothies, and ice cream. What you can't eat fresh, you can freeze for later.

Planting and Application:

Prolific Pawpaw blooms are unlike most cold-climate fruit trees. They have a tropical flair with reddish to purple blossoms that attract a large variety of pollinators, especially butterflies. Use it as a backyard tree that will shower you with fruit, fun, and shade!

Pawpaws are not able to pollinate themselves, you need another variety so it will bear fruit unless you would prefer to hand pollinate yours. With vigorous growth, you’ll enjoy fruit in its second or third year! Remaining small with a conical shape, the green foliage lights up summer and turns a golden yellow with the colder nights of fall.

  • Oval smooth skin that’s greenish-yellow when ripe
  • Ornamental conical-shaped tree & exotic-looking foliage
  • Early To mid-season variety - usually September to October
  • Bears large crop of medium-large sized fruit
  • Sweet fruit & custardy flesh

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Prolific Pawpaw isn't bothered by cold winters, doing well in subzero temperatures. While it grows well in full shade, for fruit you’ll want to plant yours in full sun. Give it a new home in moist, well-drained soil, and will thank you by producing an abundance of fruit every year.

  • Cold hardy & disease resistant
  • Begins bearing fruit its second year
  • Drought tolerant
  • Water weekly for peak fruit production

Try this High-Density Planting technique found in our Garden Blog or our YouTube video all about Pawpaws! Enjoy the delicious fruit and watch the birds and butterflies that Prolific Pawpaw brings your way! Order now with its pollinator today at NatureHills.com!

Prolific Pawpaw Tree
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Prolific Pawpaw Tree

From $12795 $15994

While not well-known, the wild native Pawpaw tree is the largest fruit native to North America, and the Prolific Pawpaw variety (Asimina triloba 'Prolific'), is one of the most popular! It was developed by Corwin Davis of Bellevue, Michigan about 40 years ago.

Its fruit is delicious and full of vitamins and minerals! A mainstay during the fall for Native Americans, but while not well-known today, it is gaining popularity each year. The medium-large fruit is oval, pale yellow to light green skin. The flesh is golden and custardy full of sweet tropical flavors, like banana and just a hint of coconut.

Enjoy spooning the delicious flesh right out of the skin, as well as using it in a variety of treats like cakes, smoothies, and ice cream. What you can't eat fresh, you can freeze for later.

Planting and Application:

Prolific Pawpaw blooms are unlike most cold-climate fruit trees. They have a tropical flair with reddish to purple blossoms that attract a large variety of pollinators, especially butterflies. Use it as a backyard tree that will shower you with fruit, fun, and shade!

Pawpaws are not able to pollinate themselves, you need another variety so it will bear fruit unless you would prefer to hand pollinate yours. With vigorous growth, you’ll enjoy fruit in its second or third year! Remaining small with a conical shape, the green foliage lights up summer and turns a golden yellow with the colder nights of fall.

  • Oval smooth skin that’s greenish-yellow when ripe
  • Ornamental conical-shaped tree & exotic-looking foliage
  • Early To mid-season variety - usually September to October
  • Bears large crop of medium-large sized fruit
  • Sweet fruit & custardy flesh

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Prolific Pawpaw isn't bothered by cold winters, doing well in subzero temperatures. While it grows well in full shade, for fruit you’ll want to plant yours in full sun. Give it a new home in moist, well-drained soil, and will thank you by producing an abundance of fruit every year.

  • Cold hardy & disease resistant
  • Begins bearing fruit its second year
  • Drought tolerant
  • Water weekly for peak fruit production

Try this High-Density Planting technique found in our Garden Blog or our YouTube video all about Pawpaws! Enjoy the delicious fruit and watch the birds and butterflies that Prolific Pawpaw brings your way! Order now with its pollinator today at NatureHills.com!

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