Growing Paw Paw Trees in Maine

I want to grow Paw Paw (Asimina triloba) in a Zone 5 area. According to the zone map, I am in 5b. The temperatures sometimes drop below -20, so I’m thinking microclimate with companion plants. I have a large crabapple about 25′ from the house, on the southeast side, and a large arbovitae, about 30′ away, on the east side. As the paw paw is a part sun shrub, I’m thinking that this would be enough protection from ‘snaps’ that might go colder. What do you think?

1 Comment (Open | Close)

1 Comment To "Growing Paw Paw Trees in Maine"

#1 Comment By Nikki On 06/29/2011 @ 9:38 am

Yes, this should provide suitable protection.

Article printed from Gardening Know How Questions & Answers: https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com

URL to article: https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com/growing-paw-paw-trees-in-maine/

Have any questions about this topic? Visit us at https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com to ask your questions and get friendly answers from gardening experts.

You can also find us at:
'Like' us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gardeningknowhow
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gardenknowhow - @gardenknowhow
Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/gardenknowhow/