Cold-hardy understorey tree of the eastern North American forests, producing tropical-flavoured fruit reminiscent of banana, mango, and custard apple.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 4–8 | −34.4 °C to −6.7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 4–8 | −29 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–4 | −15 °C to 5 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Sole larval host plant for the zebra swallowtail butterfly
- Botanically unrelated to Australian "pawpaw" (Carica papaya); needs a second seedling for cross-pollination
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