Pawpaw. This native produces a fascinating deep purple flower to 2" in diameter in April followed by an edible fruit to 5" in length. This was a favorite food of native Americans which makes a small tree to 20' and has been long overlooked as a landscape plant. In its native habitats, it tends to be an understory small tree. One might find some named selections of this on the market which were selected for their superior fruit qualities. Photos are courtesy of Duke University.This native produces a fascinating deep purple flower to 2" in diameter in April followed by an edible fruit to 5" in length. This was a favorite food of native Americans which makes a small tree to 20' and has been long overlooked as a landscape plant. In its native habitats, it tends to be an understory small tree. One might find some named selections of this on the market which were selected for their superior fruit qualities. Photos are courtesy of Duke University.
Zones 5-9
