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| Identification |
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Genus
Asimina
Species
triloba
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
pawpaw
custard banana
poor man's banana
Family
ANNONACEAE
Specimen number
S11962
Data source
GrUnFr p109;Frgnt p279;UnFruit pp3-14
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
10' - 20'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly acidic
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-08b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Asimina triloba has leaves that are strongly resinous. Pawpaw (also known as custard banana and poor man's banana) can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 3 to 5 inches long, cylindrical in shape, creamy white or orange-yellow pulp, its skin is covered with a greenish bloom turning brownish-black when ripe. It has a taste of bananas with a hint of pineapple and mango which is perhaps too sweet tasting for some. Asimina triloba is typically used in sweets. Pawpaw (sometimes called custard banana and poor man's banana) is a good source for the production of alcohol. This plant is most often used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
strong peculiar odor when bruised
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Resinous
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Cross pollination
Planting style
Orchard
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Jan 01 - Sep 30
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Sweets
Alcohol
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
3 to 5 inches long, cylindrical in shape, creamy white or orange-yellow pulp, its skin is covered with a greenish bloom turning brownish-black when ripe
Flavor / texture
has a taste of bananas with a hint of pineapple and mango which is perhaps too sweet tasting for some
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
In order to produce fruit Asimina triloba needs to be cross-pollinated. Harvesting can begin in January and continue through September. Pawpaw (in some places called custard banana and poor man's banana) is typically propagated by seed. This plant is a wildflower and is thought to originate from southeast US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Asimina triloba is a woody perennial. Pawpaw (locally known in some parts as custard banana and poor man's banana) is deciduous in nature.
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