Mike T - I would like to put my climate challenged mexican papaya next to one grown in the tropics.
At first I did not get good fruits, then I think I figured out the watering and fertilizing requirements and now
I get some pretty damn sweet ones....can't wait to grow and try your special maple-leafed variety.....(wink wink)
My latest ones have been fantastic....but then, maybe I'm prejudiced, but they are real tasty....
In general, though, I would agree with what you are saying - in their natural, native habitat they would excel.....
Gary