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Fruit trees are common choices of first time tree growers because they are easier to manage. A number of popular fruit trees are available online, but there are some that arouse the interest of the curious. One of these fruit trees online is the Paw Paw. This fruit is known by many names like prairie banana, Indiana banana, and American Custard Apple. It belongs to the genus Asimina that consists of eight or nine other species bearing large leaves and fruits in small trees. The Paw Paw fruit looks like mango, but tastes a little like sweet banana.

Paw Paw trees grow from 12 to 30 feet and have 12-inch green leaves that droop. This gives the Paw Paw a tropical appearance, though it does not really require tropical conditions for it to thrive. The Paw Paw’s leaves changes its color to yellow in the middle of the autumn season. It reaches its blossoming peak in the late spring. It normally grows maroon-colored flowers that are able to produce multiple fruits. However, the Paw Paw fruit trees online have purple blooms that can add life and color to any yard. Their fragrant scent will also prove to be a pleasant addition to your home environment.

An interesting fact about the Paw Paw took place in 1992, when it was used in a research conducted at Purdue University. The study showed that the Paw Paw fruit can be used in making low fat pastries like muffins. The Paw Paw fruit’s puree was used in the study, and most of the participants chose it over applesauce. Other interesting research using the Paw Paw is being done in relation to its medicinal values. The tree’s leaves and twigs have also been proven to be good sources of substances that may help in the treatment of cancer and for use in pest control.

Paw Paw fruit trees can be used in whipping up creative pastries and may even be used to supplement your daily home recipes. The Paw Paw fruit trees online are insect-free and sub-zero hardy, for your convenience. Purchase not just one, but two Paw Paw fruit trees to ensure your trees’ proper growth and pollination.

If you want something different, something new in your home environment, try the Paw Paw fruit tree, as well as the other fruit tree varieties available online.