{"product_id":"american-paw-paw","title":"American Paw Paw - Cold Tolerant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOne of the most unique and delicious fruits that can be grown in the backyard orchard. Native to eastern North America, these are the only member of the Annonaceae, or custard apple family, that is adapted to temperate climates to -20 degrees. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts tropical relatives include the cherimoya, atemoya, guanabana, and soursop, and it is easy to see the resemblance between the American pawpaw fruit and that of its tropical cousins. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmerican Pawpaw fruit combines delectable, fruity, banana-like flavour with creamy, custard-like flesh. Nutritious as well as delicious, the greenish yellow, 3″-6″ long fruit is unusually high in protein and is a good source of vitamins and minerals. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEverything about this plant, from its leaf size and shape to the way its fruits look, taste and smell is tropical, yet it’s cold hardy and can be grown in temperate climates from coast to coast. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmerican Pawpaw should produce good quality fruit and can also serve as pollinators for grafted varieties. Plant two seedlings, or a combination of seedlings and grafted varieties, for cross-pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must have for every NZ Plant Enthusiast! We have 5-6 different mixed varieties of American paw paw you will have a good mix for your garden! Plant is 2+ years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery November 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSoil: Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained soil, slightly acidic with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Requires consistent moisture, especially during fruit development. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: Thrives in temperatures between 5°C and 35°C. Needs winter chill to induce\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Grows best in partial shade but can tolerate full sun once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilising: Apply a balanced NPK (10-10-10) in early spring to promote growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove damaged branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulching: Mulch with organic material to retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePest Control: Generally pest-resistant; monitor for common fruit tree pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering and Fruiting: Flowers in late spring; fruits mature by late summer or early autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotting: Can be grown in large containers but prefers ground planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding Regime: Fertilise young trees annually and mature trees only if growth is slow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exotica NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589447090427,"sku":"AMERICANPAW","price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3826\/3803\/files\/fruit-halved-pawpaw-asimina-triloba-on-plate-picture-id1282021929.jpg?v=1790552860","url":"https:\/\/farmfreshdirect.co.nz\/products\/american-paw-paw","provider":"Farm Fresh Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}