Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a Missouri native and can be grown as a large, multi-stemmed shrub or a small tree. Typically reaching 15-30’ tall, it is naturally found growing as an understory tree, plants generally have an open and leggy habit, but will produce a dense and pyramidal form when grown in sun.  Autumn color is usually yellow green but some plants have brilliant, clear yellow autumn foliage.
Pendulous, bell-shaped, 1”-2” wide, six-petaled flowers are deep maroon and develop into edible fruits that are reported to taste like banana and have a custard-like consistency. Fruits are enjoyed by people and a variety of small mammals. The foliage is a food source for the zebra swallowtail butterfly and pawpaw sphinx moth caterpillars.  
 
Height: 15-30ft
Width: 15ft
Partial Sun to Shade