Mango PawPaw

About this plant

Unearth a true American treasure with the Mango PawPaw, Asimina triloba. This unique deciduous tree produces creamy, custardy fruit with a sweet, tropical flavor reminiscent of mango and banana. Enjoy a bountiful harvest of these luscious, nutrient-rich pawpaws, perfect for fresh eating, desserts, or preserves, and impress your guests with a truly distinctive homegrown treat. Beyond its exquisite fruit, the Mango PawPaw offers significant ornamental value. Its large, velvety green leaves provide lush, deep shade throughout the summer, turning a lovely golden-yellow in autumn for an attractive seasonal display. Early spring brings forth intriguing, bell-shaped maroon flowers, adding a subtle beauty before the foliage emerges. Known for its hardiness and adaptability, this understory tree thrives in a variety of conditions and requires minimal maintenance once established. It's an excellent choice for edible landscaping, native plant gardens, or as a unique specimen tree, providing both beauty and delicious fruit for generations to come.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Plant in well-drained, fertile soil. Young trees benefit from afternoon shade for their first 1-2 years to prevent leaf scorch. Keep soil consistently moist, especially during fruit development. Pawpaws are generally pest and disease resistant. For optimal fruit production, plant at least two genetically different varieties for cross-pollination. Prune sparingly to maintain shape and remove any dead or crossing branches.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.