Pawpaw Tree Seeds | Asimina triloba
Pawpaw Tree Seeds | Asimina triloba
America’s tropical treasure. Creamy fruit. Forest favorite.
Asimina triloba, better known as the Pawpaw, is the largest edible fruit native to North America. Often called the “hillbilly mango,” it produces creamy, banana-custard flavored fruit and thrives in shady woodland edges. A must-have for permaculture, homesteads, and food forests.
- Native to the eastern U.S.; prized by both wildlife and people
- Produces tropical-flavored fruit with a custard-like texture
- Thrives in understory and woodland-edge conditions
- Requires two trees for cross-pollination and fruit set
Growing Details
- Botanical Name: Asimina triloba
- Stratification: Required (90–120 days cold stratification)
- USDA Zones: 5–9
- Soil: Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil
- Light: Partial shade to full sun (more sun = more fruit)
- Height: 15–30 feet
- Spread: 15–25 feet
- Growth Rate: Medium
FAQ
Do pawpaws need more than one tree to fruit?
Yes. Pawpaws require cross-pollination between at least two genetically different trees to set fruit.
What does pawpaw fruit taste like?
The fruit has a rich, tropical flavor often compared to banana, mango, and custard combined.
Where do pawpaws grow best?
They thrive in moist, fertile soils along woodland edges with partial shade, though more sun increases fruit production.
Related Seeds
- American Plum Tree Seeds – Hardy native fruit tree with tart-sweet fruit
- Persimmon Tree Seeds – Sweet orange fruits with strong wildlife value
- Butternut Tree Seeds – Nutritious, cold-hardy North American walnut
Evergreen Seed Co. is trusted by growers nationwide for rare, resilient, and high-germination tree seeds. Each order is carefully sourced, tested, and packaged with full planting instructions.
FAQ
FAQ
Do you pre-stratify the seeds?
Most of our seeds are not pre-stratified. We ship them unstratified so you can control germination timing based on your local growing season. We sell to all 50 U.S. states and Canadian provinces, and since each region has different planting windows, pre-stratifying would risk seeds germinating in transit or before you're ready to plant.
True stratification requires cold, moist conditions, which can lead to premature sprouting or mold if not timed properly. To avoid this, we store most seeds in dry cold conditions to preserve viability — but this does not initiate stratification.
Do any of your seeds need to stay moist? (Recalcitrant seeds)
Yes — some species we offer are recalcitrant, meaning they must remain moist to stay viable and cannot be dried out. Examples include: Chestnut, Hazelnut, Paw Paw, etc.
These seeds are shipped in moist cold storage and are clearly labeled on the product page when applicable. Please refrigerate immediately upon arrival and follow included care instructions.
Do you ship internationally?
We currently ship to the United States and Canada only. Unfortunately, we cannot ship to other countries without a phytosanitary certificate, which is required by most international customs agencies.
If you're interested in shipping outside North America, please contact us. Note that a phytosanitary certificate typically adds $60–$80 USD per seed type and must be arranged in advance.
Shipping & What's Included
Shipping & What's Included
Shipping & Packaging
Hand-packed in resealable zipper kraft paper seed bags
Stratification and planting instructions included with every order
1 free bonus seed pack included with every order
Ships within 3–5 business days via USPS
Return Policy
Return Policy
Due to the nature of our products, we do not accept returns on seeds.
However, if your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 7 days and we’ll make it right.
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Great seller. Very kind & patient
Not sure if these are going to grow. Strat is still on going for another month
All the seeds Sprouted. Paper towel was Dry on arrival. Planted asap.
Item as described, thank you so much. Will definitely order again. Delivery was extremely quick and seeds packaged very well.
The seeds look great! I had a question as well and the seller was very responsive and informative, plus I was gifted some free seeds. 10 out of 10, will buy here again!