THE MIGHTY PAWPAW TREE

We offer premium grafted pawpaw trees, including Peterson pawpaws and Kentucky State University varieties. Grafted trees produce larger, better-tasting fruit with fewer seeds and typically bear in four to five years, while seedling trees may take six to eight years and vary widely in fruit quality.

For reliable fruit production, plant two different varieties or two seedlings for cross-pollination. Pawpaws are native to eastern North America and naturally grow as understory trees near streams and woodlands. They perform well in sun or partial shade, prefer well-drained soil, and are hardy in USDA Zones 5–8.

When planting, dig a hole deep enough for the taproot, handle roots carefully, water well during the first year, and mulch around the base of the tree.