Asimina triloba 'Prima 1216' - 25-30 CM C2

Description
The Pawpaw 'Prima' (Asimina triloba) is a pyramidal small tree or large shrub that produces red flowers. They appear from April to May. These produce yellow-green, oval fruits from October. They are large. The Pawpaw 'Prima' also bears lanceolate, green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 4 m and is approx. 2.5 m wide. The Pawpaw 'Prima' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Asimina triloba 'Prima 1216'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Pawpaw 'Prima' are green, lanceolate. They are about 15 - 20 cm in size. Pawpaw 'Prima' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Pawpaw 'Prima' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Pyramidal.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The red flowers appear from April to May.

Fruit
Asimina triloba Häbeli´s Indianer Banane® 'Prima' forms yellow-green, large fruits with a sweet, fruity flavour. The yellow flesh of these oval fruits is soft; the skin is thin. Ripening time from October.

Use
Solitary, tub