Carica papaya

Papaya; Pawpaw

Carica papaya

Zones 2-5

Grow the delicious tropical fruits of Papya, also known as Pawpaw. Plants also make good foliage specimens for indoors. Papaya is a half-hardy tree, growing to 20 feet high. Spread 10 feet. Likes partial sun/shade. Sow March to May; flowers June to September. Hardy to USDA zones 9-11. Seed originates from Australia.