Pawpaw 'NC-1' (Asimina triloba) Size:1gal NN like the arbutus tree

like the arbutus tree

This is an excellent plant for food forests

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and bird habitats

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Pawpaw 'NC-1' (Asimina triloba) Size:1gal NN like the arbutus treeA unique, early ripening variety from Canada, NC 1 is a very reliable producer of large, sweet and tasty fruit with light orange flesh. These American natives bear large fruit with a custard like texture and exotic, fruity flavor. Pawpaw are slow growing with tropical looking foliage that can reach 1 foot in length. Happy in sun or partial shade. Pawpaw is hardy to minus 25 degrees F, and likes well drained soil. A combination of at least two