Also known as Pawpaw · 257 gardener saves

Asimina: the varieties gardeners actually grow

Asimina, the genus most gardeners know as pawpaw. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.

1 varietiesZones 5–9Mostly full sun

The 1 most-saved Asimina varieties

Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.

Asimina questions

How many types of Asimina are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Asimina varieties. The most popular — ranked by 257 real gardener saves — are shown first above.

What zones does Asimina grow in?

Across its varieties, Asimina covers USDA Zones 5–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Asimina bloom?

Most Asimina varieties bloom in late spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Asimina should I choose?

Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.

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Design with Asimina in your own yard

Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.

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