tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post5645365949054856302..comments2024-03-27T16:38:59.108-05:00Comments on clay and limestone: Wildflower Wednesday: Paw paws, the experimentGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-71016607106101839212014-12-08T01:19:13.493-06:002014-12-08T01:19:13.493-06:00I don't think the flowers smell that bad. I t...I don't think the flowers smell that bad. I think they smell like Elmer's glue. Love the fruits. I have a recipe for pawpaw/chocolate swirl bread to die for--adapted from a banana/chocolate bread recipe. Be aware that the seeds are toxic, so get 'em all out!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08154710503894465876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-24651074231313812012014-12-04T19:44:22.351-06:002014-12-04T19:44:22.351-06:00I have a couple of seed-grown trees from Burnt Rid...I have a couple of seed-grown trees from Burnt Ridge, they are over 10 years old. One sets fruit but the other doesn't, though they both bloom. A few years ago I splurged on a grafted tree, but it just sits and barely grows, is still only about 3' tall. It is my hope of getting the other tree to fruit... maybe someday. My fruits are green when ripe. I can tell when they fall off. I hope some caterpillars can make use of the leaves. Good luck with yours.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-24729639339511691422014-12-02T16:44:47.869-06:002014-12-02T16:44:47.869-06:00I love paw paws especially for the zebra swallowta...I love paw paws especially for the zebra swallowtails they attract. Thanks for the post!Leigh from LarrapinGardenhttp://www.larrapin.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-81040381340262345532014-12-01T09:29:31.334-06:002014-12-01T09:29:31.334-06:00Lovely post. Have a great week ahead!
ShantanaLovely post. Have a great week ahead!<br /><br />ShantanaNatureStophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668434381160922043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-11234651669952324922014-11-30T06:21:25.730-06:002014-11-30T06:21:25.730-06:00Amazing Gail. I've never even seen a Paw Paw n...Amazing Gail. I've never even seen a Paw Paw never mind tasted one! My wild flowers are beautiful but seem very tame by comparison. GillianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-66774243322563400232014-11-29T20:28:44.282-06:002014-11-29T20:28:44.282-06:00I've never tasted a Paw Paw fruit, but I think...I've never tasted a Paw Paw fruit, but I think the trees were more common in Indiana--where I lived until the age of nine. Depending on the source, it looks like we're on the very northernmost range for Paw Paws here in Southern Wisconsin. If I ever have a chance to do so, I will taste the fruit. Zebra Swallowtails are so lovely.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-74596231220061751002014-11-27T10:36:58.646-06:002014-11-27T10:36:58.646-06:00Oh, I so wish I had some Paw Paws but do see the z...Oh, I so wish I had some Paw Paws but do see the zebra swallowtails some times so I know there must be a few trees growing in the wild around here. Thanks for the explanation and I hope your paw paws do well. Appalachian Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788338402249620716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-45968392445481176112014-11-27T02:24:17.459-06:002014-11-27T02:24:17.459-06:00This is really fascinating. I started with your i...This is really fascinating. I started with your information and have found west coast nurseries that have it. It is a little large for my garden, but I think I can get it to work.Charlie@Seattle Trekkerhttp://www.seattletrekker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-43904967524246387652014-11-26T21:45:38.856-06:002014-11-26T21:45:38.856-06:00We have 4-5 pawpaws now, one of which is taller th...We have 4-5 pawpaws now, one of which is taller than I am and flowered this year. I don't recall any odor from the flowers, only that they were beautiful and photogenic. I hope your patch thrives and is fruitful!sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-43376228002110580972014-11-26T11:50:36.568-06:002014-11-26T11:50:36.568-06:00I have heard of these trees and remember the Capta...I have heard of these trees and remember the Captain and paw-paws too. Fascinating tree that I will be adding to a growing list of plants to add to my garden!Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-73281085304518779632014-11-26T10:31:15.495-06:002014-11-26T10:31:15.495-06:00Good luck with your paw paws, Gail! I hope they th...Good luck with your paw paws, Gail! I hope they thrive for you and produce lots of luscious fruit. I considered planting a paw paw when I redid my front garden, but I very quickly ran out of room for all the trees and shrubs I wanted to grow. I've heard they are delicious.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-87115560095643344382014-11-26T09:39:31.445-06:002014-11-26T09:39:31.445-06:00Hi Gail - fascinating! We may be mild here but I d...Hi Gail - fascinating! We may be mild here but I don't think mild enough for paw paw!<br />Thanks so much for hosting and have a fabulous Thanksgiving.Jenny at Duver Diaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844110523680082743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-57243809751682676932014-11-26T08:50:16.706-06:002014-11-26T08:50:16.706-06:00Thanks for reminding me where I had heard this son...Thanks for reminding me where I had heard this song years ago--good old Captain Kangaroo! I'm eager to see how your experiment turns out, Gail--I hope they all thrive and create a true pawpaw patch for you. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-20902727211839002832014-11-26T08:34:44.851-06:002014-11-26T08:34:44.851-06:00Thanks for the information on paw-paws. I've ...Thanks for the information on paw-paws. I've seen them with the fruit, though I don't recall seeing them in flower form. Those flowers are pretty--you'll have to let us know how they smell. Happy Thanksgiving to you and thank YOU for providing this great meme to share!Tinahttp://www.mygardenersays.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-61300713504263881452014-11-26T08:03:45.739-06:002014-11-26T08:03:45.739-06:00I see those beautiful blooms each spring but the w...I see those beautiful blooms each spring but the wildlife eat the fruit before I ever get to see them in full. It is fun to watch the funny little fruits grow. I don't think the wildlife care how big they are when they eat them.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3093185160483906357.post-45255967459505929372014-11-26T04:47:58.470-06:002014-11-26T04:47:58.470-06:00Good luck with the experiment and this is the firs...Good luck with the experiment and this is the first time I've seen flowers of the hardy paw paw!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.com