Dwarf Pawpaw

Asimina pygmea

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Annonaceae
Genus:
Asimina
Species:
Asimina pygmea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Subshrub
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun
Bloom Colors:
Purple
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Florida, Georgia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to pine flatwoods and scrub habitats

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o