You will receive a seed packet containing 10 grams or a minimum of 5 fresh Paw Paw seeds. Asimina Triloba, also known as Paw Paw, Indiana Banana, Hoosier Banana, or Poor Man's Banana is a small understory tree in the Annonaceae family. This North American native develops small oblong fruit that is similar in flavor to banana mixed with citrus. This unique fruit starts to develop in late summer and becomes ripe in September and October. At least two Paw Paw trees are required to cross-pollenate in order to achieve fruit. The shelf-life of a tree-ripened fruit stored at room temperature is 2 to 3 days, but fruit can be held up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. Paw Paw trees and their delicious fruit have been enjoyed by indigenous people as well as other settlers of North America for hundreds of years. Journal entries from the famous explorers Lewis and Clark reveal they considered the fruit of the Paw Paw tree to be a tasty treat. Pawpaw flourish in rich fertile soils where they grow undisturbed by deer who find their leaves unappealing. Planting these trees is an easy way to help support your local ecosystem while growing your own fruit!

EDIBLE FRUIT- Paw Paw trees develop small oblong fruit that is similar in flavor to bananas mixed with citrus. This unique fruit will be a special treat you can look forward to each fall.
NATIVE PLANT- Paw Paw is a perennial deciduous tree native to North America that thrives in growing zones 5-9. This native plant supports many species of pollinators strengthening local eco-systems.
EASY-TO-GROW- Ideal temperatures for germination are between 75°-84°F; expect seedlings to emerge in 63 days. Plant in full sun to partial shade about 8ft apart. Paw Paw trees reach maturity in 5-8 years and remain hardy down to 0°F. These small trees only produce fruit when cross-pollinated so planting multiple trees is encouraged.
DEER RESISTANT- Deer find Pawpaw foliage unpalatable and avoid eating the leaves, seedlings and saplings.
BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS- Paw Paw flowers are large blooms with a beautiful dusty-rose color. Although they are beautiful the flowers have an unpleasant odor earning the nickname “corpse flower”.
NATURALLY GROWN - NO pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers are EVER used on Smoke Camp Crafts' products. The seeds you order have been grown using only natural methods without any synthetic inputs.
GUARANTEED TO GROW - If you don’t have success with your seeds after following the planting instructions included in the package, let us know and we will send you a replacement free of charge. If you are simply unsatisfied with your order for any reason, please let us know and we will happily send you a replacement. No questions asked.
WOMEN-OWNED - Smoke Camp Crafts is a WBENC certified small, woman-owned business located in central West Virginia.