Pawpaw cultivars for southern Central Florida

[Sharq]

Anyone growing any named Asimina Triloba (common pawpaw) south or around I-4? I have one seedling that, after a rough start, has been growing very well. I will probably be getting at least one more when possible, but I was curious to know what others have grown and if they've had any success with the named pawpaws since seedlings vary wildly in fruit quality.

I would also be interested in knowing if there was any improved versions of the other pawpaws for taste. Or if anyone has found that one of the other species consistently has a good flavor.

[Tropheus76]

I can never get them past the seedling stage

[DavidBYE]

There are native varieties of pawpaw in florida that will grow in central. Don't know of any improved varieties but there are seeds avaliable.

[Sharq]

I can never get them past the seedling stage

Thats a bummer. How tall (roughly) do they get before they putter out. Mines about a foot and change tall, and has come out of dormancy pretty well. I think a second winter is gonna be the true test.

I have two smallflower pawpaws and a slimleaf pawpaw that are doing well too. I know there is seeds availible for a few types, but I've had some issues getting them started.

[DavidBYE]

There are eight native varieties in FL and grow all over the state.
Asimina Obovata (Bigflower Pawpaw)
Asimina Parviflora (Smallflower Pawpaw)
Asimina Pygmaea  (Dwarf Pawpaw)
Asimina Incana (Wooly Pawpaw)
Asimina Angustifolia  (Slimleaf Pawpaw)
Asimina Reticulata (Netted Pawpaw)
Asimina Tetramera  (Four Petaled Pawpaw)
Asimina Triloba (Common Pawpaw)