Mountain Paw Paw other tropicals An under-rated and under-used plant

An under-rated and under-used plant in NZ

Fruit is produced on the stems from the previous year

They are a non-toxic house plant and are safe around pets

Inflorescenses appear from the crown as an unbranched spike carrying tiny male and female flowers The fruit is bright cherry red when ripe

show-stopping leaves (that can sometimes get up to 4 metres in length) are a true wonder of the plant world

Mountain Paw Paw other tropicals An under-rated and under-used plantMountain Paw Paw, sub tropical fruit also known as Papaya, which handles cold better than most other varieties. Grows well in frost free parts of the North Island. Majestic tree with a truly straight stem growing large, distinguished, evergreen leaves up to 60 cm across and deeply lobed. Bright yellow fruit about the size of a small apple, but with strongly lobed longitudinal segments. Harvests early summer through late autumn as fruit gradually