Sunflower Pawpaw

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A native fruit tree with sweet custardy fruit, bold tropical-looking leaves, and golden fall color with orchard charm. FEATURES: Native fruit tree with large, lush green leaves tha t create a bold, tropical-style canopy Deep burgundy to maroon spring blooms appear before or as the foliage begins to unfold Produces sweet pawpaw fruit with creamy, custard-like flesh and tropical flavor Known as a productive selection and often noted for better self-fruiting than many pawpaws, though cross-pollination still improves harvests Green summer foliage gives the tree a rich, leafy presence, then turns yellow to gold in fall Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip: Plant Sunflower Pawpaw with at least one other pawpaw variety nearby and design the space like a small native fruit grove, using a wide mulch ring beneath the trees and low woodland-style companions around the edges; the mulch protects the root zone, the understory softens the bold foliage, and the second pawpaw helps make fruit set more dependable, because even a variety named Sunflower appreciates a little backup chorus. Show more