The Paw Paw tree, Asimina triloba, is a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree with short trunk and rounded top that presents a semi-tropical appearance. PawPaw trees average about 15' in height at maturity. It prospers in moist soils and when placed at the edge of a wooded area as an understory tree. It is recognized by its ΅sleepy¦ summer foliage and nodding bright purple flowers in the spring. Two trees are necessary for pollination reasons. Fall color is a brilliant yellow.
