Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Annonaceae |
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| Genus | Asimina |
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| Species | triloba |
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| Common Name | pawpaw |
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| iTree Code | ASTR |
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Plant Form
| Form | Shrub or small tree: often multi-stemmed, crown open |
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| Height | 40 feet |
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| Spread | 35 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | large up to 12”, smooth but wavy edge, pointed tip |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | gray with thin & irregular ridges; smoother when young |
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| Bud | terminal bud no scales (naked), brown; lateral yellow and hairy |
Bud Arrangement
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Opposite |
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| Twig | current year green & hairy, pervious year gray |
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| Flower | bell-shaped, red/brown |
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| Fruit | oval, 4” long, yellow/green turning brown, sweet |
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| Fall Color | bright yellow |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| Min | 4a |
Min | 4.6 |
Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 9b |
Max | 7.1 |
Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
| Tolerant |
Moderate |
No |
