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*The Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)
*Taxonomy
*Distribution
*Cultivars
*Propagation
*Enemies
*Miscellaneous
*Improvements
*Research Needs
*Table 1 - Descriptions for Species of Asimina Native to the United States Mainland
*Table 2 - Nomclature of Asimina Species
*Table 3 - Pawpaw Cultivars
*Table 4 - Traits to be Considered When Selecting Pawpaws
*Figure 1 - Distribution of Asimina triloba in the united States
*Figure 2 - Distribution of Asimina Species Native to Extreme Southeastern United States
*Figure 3 - Distribution of Asimina parviflora in the United States
*References

Several cultivars of pawpaw were advertised in early nursery catalogs. Many of these have since been lost. Other names that appear in the literature are “superior� trees found in individuals’ yards. Usually these have been distributed among very few persons. The author has assembled 62 cultivar names from the literature (Table 3). Today, only a few are commercially available and are typically sold in limited quantities (see Appendix for suppliers).