Native fruit-bearing understory tree famous for its large delicious custardy fruit. Tulsa sits at the western edge of this eastern forest tree’s range.
Height: 8-12 ft
Sun: part sun to full shade
Soil moisture: medium
Ecology: Host to zebra swallowtail, fruits are valuable for foraging mammals and some reptiles like box turtles
Other notes: Bare root trees are sold after first year of growth during the winter dormancy period (Nov-March). In the first couple of years, paw paws may require a small amount of supplemental watering to help with establishment. Dark red blooms in early spring. Need multiple trees for good fruit set.
Local ecotype
Photo credit: Gus Barksdale @okieflora
Native fruit-bearing understory tree famous for its large delicious custardy fruit. Tulsa sits at the western edge of this eastern forest tree’s range.
Height: 8-12 ft
Sun: part sun to full shade
Soil moisture: medium
Ecology: Host to zebra swallowtail, fruits are valuable for foraging mammals and some reptiles like box turtles
Other notes: Bare root trees are sold after first year of growth during the winter dormancy period (Nov-March). In the first couple of years, paw paws may require a small amount of supplemental watering to help with establishment. Dark red blooms in early spring. Need multiple trees for good fruit set.
Local ecotype
Photo credit: Gus Barksdale @okieflora
