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.
Planting
Plant in a group of three for a dramatic feature.
Fertiliser
General NPK in spring.
Pruning
Generally not needed.
Pests
None known.
Hardiness
Hardy to -5°C
Special Conditions