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PawpawMap

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Pawpaw trees for sale

Looking for a pawpaw tree for sale? These nurseries have trees in stock, checked at each nursery's own store.

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Find a pawpaw variety

Not sure which to pick? Compare the named varieties by flavor, size and ripening.

Pawpaw tree nurseries near you

Or browse nurseries by state.

How to choose a pawpaw tree

Some verified shippers make grafted stock their specialty. Peaceful Heritage Nursery grows pawpaw as its flagship crop and is licensed to propagate the KSU cultivars. Perry Permaculture focuses on grafted pawpaw trees and is one of two Michigan nurseries licensed for the Peterson varieties, with grafted trees shipping in fall. Little Big Horn Nursery is a pawpaw-first operation licensed for both the Peterson and KSU lines. And at Edible Landscaping, named varieties are grafted true to name and ship potted.

Nurseries that ship pawpaw trees

55 VERIFIED

Of the 88 verified nurseries in our directory that sell pawpaw trees, these 55 ship, so location matters less than availability. Many open ordering in winter for spring shipping and sell out, so order early. Each links to its directory entry, with the source and current notes.

Order online

These sellers take orders on their websites, and we track their stores: the stock tags are measured by our daily monitor, not promised. In-stock sellers come first.

14 more nurseries ship trees: contact them directly

These ship trees as well; we do not track their stock, so check their site or contact them directly. Worth the extra step if you are after something rare or specific: every cultivar page lists exactly who sells that variety.

Where to buy pawpaw trees locally

BY STATE

Prefer to pick up trees locally, or want a grower in your state? Browse the full directory of verified orchards, nurseries, and farm stores by state.

Common questions

Where can I buy a pawpaw tree?

The two routes are mail-order specialty nurseries that ship bare-root or potted trees, and local nurseries you visit in person. This page lists 55 verified nurseries that ship pawpaw trees, and our state directory covers local sellers. Buy two genetically different trees so they can cross-pollinate.

Should I buy a grafted pawpaw or a seedling?

A grafted, named variety gives you known fruit quality and bears a few years sooner, at a higher price. Seedlings are cheaper and more variable, which is fine if you have room to grow several and keep the best. For dependable fruit in a small yard, most people choose two different grafted named varieties.

How much does a pawpaw tree cost?

Seedlings are usually the least expensive, often in the low tens of dollars, while grafted named varieties cost more because they take skilled work and bear sooner. Prices vary widely by nursery, size, and variety, so compare a few of the listings before ordering.

How long does a pawpaw tree take to bear fruit?

A seedling usually takes about 5 to 8 years to fruit. A grafted named variety often fruits in 3 to 4 years, because it is already mature wood. Either way you need two genetically different trees for fruit. See the pawpaw tree.

When is the best time to buy and plant a pawpaw tree?

Most mail-order nurseries ship in the dormant season, so orders often open in winter for early-spring delivery, and popular varieties sell out. Plant in spring once the soil warms, keep the deep taproot intact, and give young trees some shade the first summer. See the pawpaw tree.

Do you need two pawpaw trees?

Yes, in almost every case. Pawpaws are self-incompatible, so a flower needs pollen from a genetically different tree, not another sucker off the same root. Buy two named varieties, or two unrelated seedlings, and plant them near each other.

Keep going

Listings are drawn from PawpawMap's verified directory; each entry carries a last-verified date and a source. Availability changes season to season, so confirm stock with the nursery before ordering.

The Pawpaw Report

Season-opening alerts by region and nursery restock notes from the map, grafted trees sell out in days. Monthly to quarterly most of the year, more often in pawpaw season; unsubscribe anytime.

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