Asimina parviflora (Small-flowered pawpaw)

Other names: Dwarf pawpaw

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Prefers well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun or partial shade. Host to Zebra swallowtail butterflies.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife, Wallside and trellises, Woodland

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Arching, Open stems

Native to

Southeastern United States

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation methods

Seed, Layering, Root cuttings

Propagation

Sow seed in a cold frame or seedbed in autumn. Alternatively, cold stratify at 5C (41F) for 90 days and then sow in spring.

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally Disease Free

Other plants

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Asimina

Companion plants (0)

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