Tallahatchie® Pawpaw Tree
Asimina triloba 'Tallahatchie'
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| $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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Tallahatchie® 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
Great For Ice Cream Tallahatchie® Pawpaw Tree!
- Yellowish-Green Skin
- Medium To Large Fruit
- Fewer Seeds Than Many Varieties
- Mid To Late Season Variety
- Mellow Tropical Flavor
- Naturally Disease Resistant
- Good Yield
- Great For Ice Cream
- Yellow Fall Color
- Requires a Pollinator
If you have never had Pawpaw ice cream, you need to order Tallahatchie® Pawpaw Tree (Asimina triloba 'Tallahatchie') today! Kids love this delicious treat fresh from the tree, but even more so when it's churned into the creamiest ice cream!
Growing wild in the U.S. yet few people have heard of this tree, and fewer have actually tried it. The Tallahatchie® Pawpaw is your ticket to the special club!
Tallahatchie® bears large fruits compared to other Pawpaws. They have a fresh yellow-green peel with deep yellow flesh hidden inside.
These unique fruits grow in large clusters. They’re firm, full of tropically exquisite flavor with floral notes, a welcoming scent, and creamy, smooth texture.
Pies, pudding, and cookies all benefit from the tasty flesh, but make sure that you save enough to make ice cream, because this variety is one of the best for that chilly yet tasty dessert.
How to Use Tallahatchie® Pawpaw Tree In The Landscape
Tallahatchie® gives you and your pollinators an abundance of red-violet to burgundy blossoms, hanging from branches like bells. Hummingbirds and butterflies adore them!
The deep-green summer foliage creates a dense canopy for cooling shade, but when autumn arrives, they give way to dandelion-yellow fall foliage! A dual-purpose tree, renowned for its sweet fruit and striking specimen form.
Requiring a pollination partner, so plant groups or hedgerows for privacy with other Pawpaw varieties! Or try cross-pollinating your tree by hand with a paintbrush.
#ProPlantTips For Care
Plant Tallahatchie® in full sun for the best yield, but give it some shade from the afternoon sun during its first summer. The Pawpaw naturally grows as an understory of Eastern forests. Heat and cold hardy in USDA zones 5 -9.
Try to find a well-drained spot with moist, slightly acidic soil, and your Tallahatchie® Pawpaw will repay your kindness with armloads of fruit.
Order Tallahatchie® Pawpaw Tree from NatureHills.com and start shopping for ice cream makers! You’ll be making ice cream for friends and family until you run out of fruit!
