Click here for Pawpaw Care Guide Asimina triloba – Mango Pawpaw Mango Pawpaw is a delightful fruit variety obtained from a collector in Tifton, Georgia. Known for its large, native, early-ripening fruits, this pawpaw features yellow flesh with a taste reminiscent of mango and a smooth texture that makes it a favorite among fruit enthusiasts. Key Features: Spacing: Trees can be planted as close as 6 feet apart or in 14-foot circles for optimal growth. Pollination: Best results occur when trees are planted near one another. To ensure cross-pollination, select a different variety if ordering a grafted plant. Seedlings of either the pawpaw or native pawpaw can cross-pollinate each other. For example, two seedling Mango Pawpaw trees will pollinate each other, but two grafted Mango Pawpaw trees will not. USDA Zones: 5–8 Plant Characteristics: Pest Resistance: Excellent Disease Resistance: Excellent Drought Tolerance: Good Heat Tolerance: Very Good Humidity Tolerance: Very Good Sun Tolerance: Very Good Wet Soil Tolerance: Very Good Shade Tolerance: Very Good No Spray: Excellent Salt Tolerance: Poor Fresh for Kids: Very Good Deer Resistance: Very Good Thorns: No Plant Type: Tree Soil Type: Adaptable Edible Type: Fruit Self-Fertile: No This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and feedback are always welcome!