How to grow pawpaw

When to plant pawpaw

NC State Extension describes pawpaw as a deciduous understory tree that flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge. No planting date is given, so set out dormant trees in early spring, and note that a second, genetically different tree is needed as a pollinizer for fruit.

Pawpaw is timed by season rather than your frost dates, so the planting calendar does not generate ZIP-specific dates for it. Check the cited sources below to fine-tune for your area.