Asimina triloba 'Sunflower' - 40-60 CM C3

Description
The Pawpaw 'Sunflower' (Asimina triloba) is a pyramidal small tree or large shrub that produces dark red flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from April to May. Green, oval fruits emerge from September. They are medium-sized and exude a pleasant fragrance. In a semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres. The Pawpaw 'Sunflower' makes no particular demands on the soil.

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

leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Frost hardiness
The Pawpaw 'Sunflower' 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 partial shade.

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 dark red flowers appear from April to May. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Fruit
Asimina triloba Häbeli´s Indianer Banane® 'Sunflower' forms green, medium-sized fruits with a sweet, aromatic, fruity flavour. Ripening time from September.

Use
Solitary, tub, consumption