Susquehanna® Pawpaw Tree
Asimina triloba 'Susquehanna'
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| #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 |
|---|---|---|
| #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
Susquehanna® 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
Newest Baking Ingredient Susquehanna® Pawpaw Tree!
- Smooth Yellow-Green Skin
- Creamy Yellow Flesh
- Custard-Like Melting Texture
- Honeyed Flavor
- Reddish-Purple Flowers
- Delicious & Nutritious Fruit
- Late Ripening
- Very Large Fruit
- Fewer Seeds Than Most Varieties
- Keeps Well At Room Temperature
- Last Up To A Month In Refrigeration
- Disease & Pest Free
What did the first inhabitants of North America know that most people today don't know? How delicious and nutritious the Pawpaw fruit is! And the Susquehanna Pawpaw (Asimina triloba 'Susquehanna') is one of the best varieties!
The Susquehanna is a variety that produces large fruit with yellow to yellowish-green skin. Its creamy flesh is a mellow yellow, with a buttery texture and sweet, rich flavor. You and your family will love eating this honey-flavored fruit fresh from the tree, just slice in half, scoop out the seeds, and enjoy!
Early in the spring, your Susquehanna Pawpaw comes alive with lovely dark red to reddish-purple bell-shaped blossoms. Butterflies and hummingbirds find them irresistible.
You will need a pollinator plant partner that is not genetically the same because they are unable to self-pollinate. You can also hand pollinate by using a small brush. If you do want more fruit per tree, go ahead and plant Susquehanna with another Pawpaw variety for cross-pollination.
No room for two trees? Try this high-density planting technique in our Garden Blog. You’ll boost the yield from both trees while saving space! Providing incredibly delicious fruit with a firm-buttery texture from your tree!
How to Use Susquehanna® Pawpaw Tree In The Landscape
If you want, you can also use this variety for Pawpaw bread, pies, parfaits, custard, cookies, cakes, muffins, ice cream, pudding, jam, and smoothies. It’s of course delectable eaten fresh, just spoon out the honey-flavored custardy flesh! You’ll have a plentiful harvest from your tree to try them out in all your favorite recipes.
Your Susquehanna Pawpaw will grow into a small tree that will look great in your garden. You can also plant it as part of your edible landscape because the foliage is a beautiful deep green in the spring and summer, then turns golden-yellow in the fall.
You will love both the fruit and foliage of this wonderful tree. And don't worry about insects or cold weather because this variety does well with both!
With the tropical foliage, unique blooms and fruit, the Pawpaw is an easy-care and exotic tree for shade and specimen plantings alike!
Shade your patio and seating areas or use one to anchor your foundation plantings! Both front and back yard locations where these exotic-looking trees fit nicely!
#ProPlantTips For Care
Plant your Susquehanna Pawpaw in full sun for best yield, but if you are planting it as an ornamental, you can put it in a shady part of your yard.
This variety likes most types of soil but prefers something slightly acidic with well-drained loam with plenty of composted plant material. Provide a great layer of mulch over your root system to ensure moisture retention and insulation.
Not only does it taste great, but it actually produces compounds that most insects do not like so you don't have to spray it to keep the bugs off.
The time has come for you to order your very own Susquehanna Pawpaw and its pollinating partner from NatureHills.com. Find out what the Native Americans knew but your neighbors haven't figured out yet!
