Oak Leaved Papaya |
Carica quercifolia |
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Native of South America. Same family as Mountain Paw Paw but hardier.
Landscape Value
Attractive spreading tree 4-6m in height with large oak-like leaves and golden drop shaped fruit. A great addition to your sub-tropical garden. Even in the winter it is dramatic in its deciduous form.
Nutritional Value
Similar to Mountain Paw Paw. Vitamin A and C, folate, calcium, phosphates, magnesium and iron. Also includes papin which give it tenderising properties.
How to Eat
Fresh, the orange fruit is sweet and musky with a zesty perfume. The skin is thin and edible.
Expected Yield
Will produce hundreds of small fruit.
Generic Fruiting Time
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
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Growing
Sun
Plant in full sun grows well in sub tropical and warm temperate areas.
Wind
Needs to be planted in a protected area as wind would easily break off branches.
Climate
Sub tropical and warm temperate, frost hardy.
Soil
Well drained soil does not like wet feet.
Fertiliser
General NPK in spring.
Pruning
Generally not needed.
Pests
None known.
Hardiness
Hardy to -5°C
Special Conditions