Paw Paw (‘Asimina triloba’) 1 Gallon $18
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Paw Paws are indigenous to North America, but they have fruit that has a tropical taste of a creamy custard made from bananas, pineapples and mangos.
How to grow the Paw Paw Tree
Paw Paw trees actually need some shade as young seedlings because they are an 'understory' tree; however, they will produce an abundant amount of fruit in full sun. It is best for seedlings if you can provide a way to have filtered light which can be removed after a couple years. They are not fussy about soil type, but grow best in a slightly acidic soil that is high in organic matter. They can grow in both dry or wet soil.
Planting
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"Trees should be planted 15-25 feet apart to ensure adequate space for growth, but close enough for pollination.
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Work the soil down about a foot until it’s loose and crumbly. You’ll want to make it deep enough (about as deep as the pot) so that the brittle tap root is not stressed, and wide enough that the entire root system is not compressed. You can amend with coconut coir fibers or peat moss if the soil is compacted.
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Unpot your plant and loosen the soil and any tangled roots.
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Place the plant with its dirt into the hole, making the top of the pot soil even with the ground soil.
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Tamp the soil down.
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Make a ridge of earth around the plant, and apply a layer of mulch to aid in moisture retention.
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Water thoroughly and keep the soil moist throughout the growing season."
https://gardenerspath.com/plants/fruit-trees/grow-pawpaw/