American Paw Paw Tree

Asimina triloba

Also known as: Custard Apple, Common Pawpaw

Bears unique, custard-like fruit with tropical flavor

Native tree supports local ecosystems and wildlife

Prefers rich, well-drained soil and partial shade



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Like Growing Dessert in Your Backyard

Why American Paw Paw Trees?

Sweet and aromatic fruit that tastes like Boston Cream Pie? Not only is this fruit amazingly delicious...but you can now get it in your own backyard. In addition to its delectable fruit, it delivers lush green leaves with tropical appeal and vibrant blooms.

And through it all, it's unbelievably strong. The American Paw Paw is hardy down to an amazing -10 degrees, offering tropical treasures in even the chilliest climates. So, no matter where you live, you can bring the tropics home.

Thick leaves, rich and green in color, flood this mid-sized tree. The canopy is umbrella-shaped, with no lower limbs, giving it a palm-like feel. The Paw Paw gives you the best of both worlds, with large green fruit clinging to a thick, long trunk for unparalleled exotic harvests.

And wait until you taste it. It resembles a cross between a banana and a mango but tastes like Boston Cream Pie! Seriously...sweet, creamy and fragrant, there's so much rich flavor in the Paw Paw fruit it's been described as a soft blend of banana, melon, vanilla, and pineapple all in one.

Why Fast-Growing-Trees.com is Better

Do you know of any other fruit in the world that combines all these terrific flavors with a wonderfully soft texture? We don't. That's why it's so difficult to find the Paw Paw at big-box garden stores or local garden centers.

But when you order your Paw Paw from Fast Growing Trees, you get it all: the promise of delicious tropical harvests as soon as the first few seasons, stunning good looks, and an intact, healthy root system.

Most fruit trees from chain retailers come bare-root, leaving up to 90% of their roots behind when you transplant into your landscape.

Your American Paw Paw from Fast Growing Trees is delivered right to your door, developed roots and better branching intact, grown in nutrient-rich soil for months ahead of shipping.

With all of the taste and health benefits, the Paw Paw lets you have your dessert and eat it too! But don't wait...get your own American Paw Paw Tree today!

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Product Details

Mature Height:15-30 ft.
Mature Width:15-30 ft.
Sunlight:Partial Shade
Growth Rate:Moderate Growing
Harvest Time:Summer, Fall
Botanical Name:Asimina triloba
Does Not Ship To:AK, AZ, HI
Grows Well In Zones:5-9 outdoors
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Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors

(hardy down to -10℉)

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Michele G.
5/14/2026
Verified Buyer

Paw paw fruit…yay!

It took about 5 years to see some paw paw flowers, but after a little manual pollination with a small paint brush this spring, I have some paw paw fruit growing. I’ve ordered 8 paw paw trees over the years and they’re flourishing.

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Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertFive years of patience, a little paintbrush magic and now actual Paw Paw fruit growing. Michele, this is such a wonderful story! Eight trees flourishing and finally producing fruit is such a rewarding payoff and those photos are just beautiful. We're so grateful for your loyalty over the years and we hope that first harvest is absolutely worth every bit of the wait!
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David S.
4/28/2026
Verified Buyer

Paw paw arrived as sticks.

Paw paw arrived as sticks. Now they have had time to leaf out and are doing great.

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertHi David, thank you for sticking with them! Dormant trees can be a surprise at first, but it sounds like your Paw Paws are right on track. We appreciate you sharing the update!
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Linda W.
4/27/2026
Verified Buyer

I have a tiny Paw Paw tree

My Paw Paw “tree” arrived very solidly packed already showing tiny green leaves. It has been planted and so far so good. The delivery was quick. Now I keep my fingers crossed that my tree will like its new location.

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George J.
4/26/2026
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American paw paw

Showing leaves now Going great so far Thank-you, George

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Marcus k.
4/26/2026
Verified Buyer

Paw paw

My paw paw came today and I was really happy obout it and surprised 😮 green and taller then I ASPECT

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