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Asimina triloba 'Sunflower'

Large shrub with good tasting fruits, late race. The size after 10 years is 3 m. The flower colour is dark red to brown. This plant is hardy.

Common name : Pawpaw

Family : Annonaceae

© first picture : H. Kolster

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : shrub
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 2 and 3 meter
width approx : between 1.5 and 2 meter
quantity per m2 : 1
flower colour : red
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : yellow
fruit / seed period : september - october
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 15 and 20 cm
edibility : the fruits are edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : april - may
hardiness : hardy
special feature good autumn colours