Logee's Allegheny Paw Paw Tree
Best high yield fruit tree for home gardeners seeking gourmet flavors
This native fruit tree offers a unique, custard-like harvest that tastes like a blend of banana and mango. It is remarkably low-maintenance, resisting common pests and diseases without the need for chemical sprays, making it an ideal choice for home orchards.
$49.95
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Logees Greenhouses Ltd
Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking high-quality, gourmet native fruit harvests
- Low-maintenance growers wanting a hardy and productive fruit tree
- Northern gardeners needing a reliable harvest before the first frost
Who should skip it
- Small-space gardeners with room for only one single tree
- Impatient landscapers looking for immediate shade or rapid vertical height
- Renters or homeowners planning to relocate their garden soon
Performance breakdown
Harvest Efficiency
Early ripening cycle significantly extends the seasonal window for fruit collection.
Pest Resilience
Natural immunity to common diseases removes the need for chemical intervention.
Flavor Profile
Distinctive banana-custard notes offer a unique, gourmet experience for home growers.
Maintenance Ease
Low-input requirements make this an accessible choice for novice orchardists.
Ornamental Appeal
Striking purple spring blooms add significant aesthetic value to the landscape.
Pollination Dependency
Requires a secondary cultivar nearby, complicating planting for smaller garden spaces.
Key Specs
Mature Height
12-25 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-9
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Spring
Fruit Bearing
Yes
Species
Asimina triloba
Container Friendly
Yes
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