Explore the pawpaw as a local alternative to imported tropical fruits, noted in this Instagram post .
Thriving in moist, rich bottomland forests, they are native to 26 U.S. states, ranging from the Great Lakes down to the Florida Panhandle and west to Nebraska. They grow well in shade as saplings but require full sun to produce fruit. PAW PAW
Ripe pawpaws fall to the ground in late summer or early fall (September/October). Explore the pawpaw as a local alternative to