Pawpaw Trees

What do you get when you cross an mango with a banana? Pawpaw fruit! These North American native fruit trees are gaining in popularity as homeowners are looking for ways to add more interesting fruits to their yards. In our guides down below, we’ll cover everything you need to know, from planting to harvesting. Happy Gardening!

How to Grow and Care for Pawpaw Trees

A pawpaw tree ripe with fruit.

Soft, luscious pawpaw fruit has a tropical flavor, but it doesn’t grow in the tropics. It’s native to USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9, where attractive maroon blossoms in spring and golden leaves in autumn make it a landscape focal point. Learn to grow this much fabled, commercially scarce treat, here on Gardener’s Path.