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$199.00
Hawaiian Papaya
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- Features:Foliage: Large, palmately lobed leaves with deep divisions, spirally arranged at the top of the trunk.Flowers: Tubular, white blossoms.Fruit: Pear-shaped with smooth skin that turns orange-red when ripe, filled with small black seeds. The yellow flesh is buttery, sweet, and mildly fragrant with a perfectly balanced flavor.Habit: Fast-growing evergreen tree with a slender trunk.
- Mature Height: Up to 8 ft
- Mature Width: 4–6 ft (crown spread)
- Key Advantages:Versatile fruit: Enjoy fresh, in juices, salads, or processed into dried snacks, jams, jellies, and purees.Tropical productivity: Bears fruit year-round in frost-free climates.Compact growth: Suitable for small gardens with proper pruning.
- Landscape Uses:Edible gardens or tropical fruit orchards.Container planting (in large pots for cooler climates, moved indoors in winter).
- Care Requirements: Light: Full sun (minimum 6–8 hours daily).Soil: Well-drained, fertile; tolerates sandy or loamy soils.Water: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.Temperature: Cold-sensitive (protect below 32°F/0°C); thrives in USDA Zones 10–12.Pruning: Remove lower leaves and side shoots to maintain height.
- Hardiness:USDA Zones: 10–12 (or as an annual in cooler zones).
- Seasonal Interest:Fruit: Year-round in tropical regions.
