Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) Seedlings - Seed-Grown - First Year - Local Pickup - Zone 5-8

These pawpaw seedlings (Asimina triloba) were sprouted indoors in February 2025 and have been outdoors since early spring. They are fully hardened and growing well. Because pawpaws are grown from seed, the cultivar and sex of each tree are undetermined — meaning the eventual fruit flavor will be unique to each individual tree. The seedlings are planted in foot-deep grow bags to accommodate their long taproots. They can likely be planted directly with the bag, as the roots are capable of growing through it once in soil. If you prefer to keep them potted for a second year, they will need repotting into a deep container to allow room for the taproot. Young pawpaws should be kept shaded for their first two years (a shade cloth works well) and gradually moved into full sun by their third year. Pawpaws prefer moist, fertile soil near water sources or low slopes that collect rainfall, but they do not tolerate standing water or persistently soggy soil. These seedlings were grown outdoors on the border of USDA zones 5b–6a, and pawpaw trees generally thrive in zones 5–8. I am charging $25 for 2 seedlings, or $50 for 5 seedlings. Since pawpaws do not self-pollinate well, it is necessary to plant in groups.

Condition

New

Climate

Zone 5-8

Plant Type

Tree