Asimina triloba 'Sunflower'
Pawpaw
The 'Sunflower' Pawpaw is a well known hardy northern selection with large, flavorful fruits. They have a very creamy texture but ripen slightly later than the other Asimina triloba varieties. It is best plantent in a moist soil that is partially shaded. It will grow op to 4 - 6 m heigh and has a golden foliage color.
↕ 400 cm – 500 cm
❄ -25 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Asimina |
| Species | triloba |
| Cultivar | 'Sunflower' |
Bloei
| Flowering period | March, april, may |
| Colour (flower) | red, violet |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Evergreen | no |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 400 cm, 500 cm |
Standplaats
| Soil type | acid |
| Winter hardiness | -25 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | shrub, fruit/berries, solitary |
| Fruits/berries | eadible |