Asimina triloba 'Susquehanna'

A surprisingly cold hardy Pawpaw, Asimina triloba offers the exciting opportunity to grow your own delicious tropical fruit as well as making a lush, exotic shrub for a jungle-inspired display.Tolerating temperatures as low as -25°C,  Asimina triloba grows as a multi-stemmed shrub with impressive foliage, its huge ovate leaves stretching up to 30 cm long and transforming to golden shades in autumn. From May to June, unusual purple-maroon flowers appear, adding to its appeal. These are followed by yellow-green, egg-shaped fruits. In long, hot summers they ripen into edible, honey-sweet delicacies with a custard-like texture - a true gourmet treat. This rarely seen fruit tree makes an unusual choice for city and courtyard gardens, Mediterranean-inspired plantings, or sheltered wall-side borders. Ultimate height: 4m (13ft). Ultimate spread: 2m (6.5ft).