A truly unique shrub! It is the only member of the Custard-apple family found in in Canada. It has maroon 3-petaled flowers before the leaves in spring. Up to 30cm long leaves droop from gracefully arching grey branches. The potato-sized fruit has delicious yellow to orange pudding-like flesh.
Colour: Red
Blooms: May
Height (cm): 700
Sun: Full
Soil: All
Moisture: Medium
Other traits: Edible, Medicinal, Wildlife, Insecticidal. The fruits of Paw paw contain essential fatty acids important to our health. The leaves and twigs can be brewed into a natural insecticide.
