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Pawpaw, Paw Paw, Papaw, Poor Man's Banana, Michigan Banana 'Duckworth A'

Asiminatriloba

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Genus

Asimina (a-SEE-mee-nuh)

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Species

triloba (try-LO-buh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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Brandon1million

Plant City, FL | June 2018 | neutral

I may obtain a specimen of this cultivar in a few days. If I learn any information I will report back.

jose263

Biloxi, MS | April 2018 | neutral

I'm seeking more information about the pawpaw varieties "duckworth" I understand they are 'low chill' . Anyone know where they were deve...Read Moreloped and if it is available anywhere?

Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2006 | neutral

A low chill cultivar developed in Florida.

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