One of the Zebra Swallowtail butterfly’s native host plants, the fruiting pawpaw tree, is a delicious food source for humans. It is also a nectar source for many insects. Animals of many species feed on the fruit of this tree.
Pawpaw tree
Asimina triloba
Host plant – Zebra Swallowtail
Nectar source
Zones 6-8
Height 20′
Full sun
Bloom color – maroon
Edible fruit – used for cakes, cookies, quick breads, sorbet, ale, jams, puddings, and more.
Propagation: seed, herbaceous stem cuttings, tubers
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