Asimina Triloba Paw Paw

Small, short-trunked tree or large multi-stemmed tree, the Common Paw Paw tree produces deep burgundy flowers from April to May and fruits in late August/early September. however, if your planting this tree for its fruit, your in it for the long haul, as Paw Paws only begin to fruit after the first 7 years of growing. leaves turn a bright yellow in fall.. 

Full sun-part shade, in full shade it becomes leggy. Prefers moist acidic, fertile soils. It's native habitat includes ditches, ravines, depressions, flood plains, bottom lands and makes for a great zone 2 rain garden option. 

Zone 5-9. Understory tree, Aromatic, Fall conspicuous. Attracts birds and butterflies.

WARNING - The SEEDS and SKIN of the fruit should not be eaten, and the meat of the fruit can also cause some skin irritation and gastrointestinal upset in some individuals. Therefore, wash hands after handling fruit, and consume in smaller amounts- especially if you don't know how it will affect you.