The North American
Pawpaw, Asimina triloba:
Cross-pollinate
Pollinated by flies and beetles
Ripe fruit should yield when squeezed and give way with a gentle tug
Color change not a reliable indicator of ripeness
Fruit may be harvested from the same tree over several weeks
Ripe fruit should yield when squeezed and give way with a gentle tug
Color change not a reliable indicator of ripeness
Fruit may be harvested from
the same tree over several
weeks