Our two Paw-Paw saplings at Wellwood Park are growing strong! The paw-paw tree (Asimina triloba) is native to our area and produces the largest edible fruit native to North America, with a size ranging from 3-6 inches in length.native to our area and produces the largest edible fruit native to North America, with a size ranging from 3-6 inches in length. Its fruit, also known as the pawpaw, is a large, edible berry that is often overlooked despite its unique taste and nutrient-rich benefits
- high in vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber. It is also a good source of antioxidants and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. Most pawpaw trees produce fruit about 4-8 years after germination so, fingers crossed, we'll have some to share around 2028.