{"product_id":"paw-paw-indian-banana-tree-6-12-live-plant","title":"Paw Paw Indian Banana Tree – 1 Live Plant in Quart Pot – 6–12\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow your own \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaw Paw (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsimina triloba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndian Banana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a hardy native fruit tree with a distinctly tropical look. Despite its large lush leaves and custard-like fruit, Paw Paw is adapted to temperate climates and can tolerate cold winters. In spring, the tree produces unusual burgundy-purple bell-shaped flowers, followed later by green fruits with sweet, creamy flesh often compared to banana. Its large leaves turn bright yellow in fall for an extra season of color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e All California orders will be shipped bare root late October-March.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose This Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYou receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 live Paw Paw tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–12 inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShipped growing in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003equart-size pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces sweet, custard-like edible fruit when mature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge tropical-looking foliage on a cold-hardy tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive yellow fall foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for edible landscapes, woodland gardens, and backyard orchards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 225.416px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.4842%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.1766%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePaw Paw \/ Indian Banana – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsimina triloba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.4842%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.1766%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 live tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.4842%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.1766%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 6–12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.4842%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.1766%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuart pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.4842%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.1766%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeciduous fruit tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.4842%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.1766%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdible landscapes, backyard orchards, woodland gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.4842%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.1766%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.4842%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.1766%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommonly around 15–30 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.4842%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.1766%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet, creamy, custard-like fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.4842%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFall color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.1766%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25.4842%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuccess starts with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.1766%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoist, fertile, well-drained soil and consistent watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Plant \u0026amp; Grow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChoose a location with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoist, fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoung Paw Paw trees appreciate some protection from intense sun, while established trees generally fruit best with more sunlight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDig a planting hole slightly wider than the root ball and plant at the same depth as the tree was growing in its pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater deeply after planting and keep the soil consistently moist while the tree establishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd mulch around the root zone to help conserve moisture, keeping mulch away from direct contact with the trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor fruit production, plant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least two genetically different Paw Paw trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nearby for cross-pollination. Paw Paw flowers are generally self-incompatible.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet expectations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You are purchasing a young live Paw Paw tree measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–12 inches in a quart pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plant size, leaf count, branching, and appearance can naturally vary. Seasonal dormancy may also affect how the plant looks when shipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat exactly will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive 1 live Paw Paw (Asimina triloba) tree approximately 6–12 inches tall in a quart-size pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Paw Paw fruit taste like banana?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaw Paw fruit has soft, custard-like flesh with a naturally sweet tropical flavor that is often compared with banana and other tropical fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need two Paw Paw trees to produce fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor reliable fruit production, yes. Paw Paw flowers are generally self-incompatible, so a genetically different Paw Paw nearby is needed for effective cross-pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does Paw Paw produce flowers and fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurplish-brown flowers appear in spring, while fruits generally mature from late summer into early fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Paw Paw have good fall color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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