Paw Paw May 2026

The tree is essential for biodiversity, serving as the sole host plant for the zebra swallowtail butterfly . Culinary and Foraging Tips:

The skin and seeds are not edible. The fruit can be eaten raw, or used in custards, smoothies, and ice cream. PAW PAW

Ripe fruit should be picked from the ground, as they do not ripen well after being picked early. The tree is essential for biodiversity, serving as

Pawpaws are small, deciduous understory trees producing oblong green-to-brown fruit with a creamy, custard-like texture. They taste like a blend of banana, mango, vanilla, and pineapple. The tree is essential for biodiversity