Is pawpaw a papaya?

No. Our pawpaw is Asimina triloba from North America. Papaya is Carica papaya which only grows in the tropics. In many tropical countries papaya is also called “pawpaw”. This causes an endless source of confusion.

Paul W.

I just wanted to send you a brief note, letting you know how much I appreciated your shipment.  I have a small backyard orchard (about 35 trees in addition to some blueberries, muscadine, and grapes, etc.) and have received plants from various nurseries.  However,...

Michele B.

I just wanted to tell you that I was one of the people for 2- 3 years now that has been on a waiting list for your pawpaws. You referred us to Nolin River Tree Nursery and I just have to tell you that the service I have received from this nursery has been absolutely...

Karen W., NJ

Thank you for the 4 Shenandoah’s you sent me — all 4, although very pathetic looking when they arrived, have leafed out and look like they are all going to pull through.  I even had to pick off a zebra swallowtail caterpillar off one—very exciting for us...

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