species 56,891 observations
Common Pawpaw
Asimina triloba
Field notes
Supports All
76
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Zebra Swallowtail, Pawpaw Sphinx, Pawpaw Webworm Moth, Spotted Apatelodes Moth
11
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Virginia Opossum, Alder Spittlebug, Common Raccoon, Red Fox
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Ancylocera bicolor, American Winter Ant, Green Cloverworm Moth, Orchard Orbweaver
57
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Fire Humidity Insect pests
- Habit
- Pyramidal
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.