Logee's Paw Paw Tree Susquehanna & Shenandoah

Paw Paw trees are not self-fertile, meaning they require cross-pollination between two different varieties to produce fruit. This set provides the two specific cultivars needed to ensure a successful harvest.

To ensure healthy growth and proper cross-pollination, plant your trees at least 8 to 10 feet apart. This allows enough room for their root systems to establish and for the canopy to develop as they reach their mature height.

Paw Paws thrive in deep, rich, and well-drained soil. While they are adaptable, they perform best in slightly acidic soil that retains moisture but does not become waterlogged.

While Paw Paws can be started in large containers, they are deep-rooted trees that eventually reach 12 to 25 feet in height. For the best fruit production and long-term health, they should be transplanted into the ground once they are established.

Paw Paw fruit is ready to harvest in late summer or early fall when the skin turns from green to a yellowish-green and the fruit feels slightly soft to the touch. They will often drop from the tree when fully ripe, so check the ground beneath the branches regularly during the harvest season.

Paw Paws require very little pruning. You should only prune to remove dead or damaged branches or to maintain your desired shape during the dormant winter season.