Tammy SonsFounder/CEO, TN Nursery · CEO TN Nursery

What planting 2 TONS of pawpaw trees looks like #pawpawtree #mailordernursery

13 Oct 2025 · 2 min

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In this promotional demo, Bailey from TN Nursery demonstrates how to plant a pawpaw seed while highlighting the pawpaw tree’s unique attributes. The video emphasizes that TN Nursery is the world’s largest pawpaw provider and describes the fruit’s flavor (a blend of mango, banana, and vanilla pudding) and nutritional content (vitamin C, magnesium, protein). Historical anecdotes include George Washington’s fondness for chilled pawpaw and Native American uses for food, medicine, and strong wood. Ecologically, pawpaws are native to the eastern United States, serve as the sole host for the zebra swallowtail butterfly, and support diverse wildlife. The tree thrives in rich, moist soil with partial shade, is cold‑hardy to zone 4, and is naturally pest‑resistant, requiring no sprays. Flowers are deep maroon, pollinated only by flies and beetles, and leaves turn golden in fall. The fruit is suitable for pies and smoothies. The video concludes with a call to purchase pawpaw trees from TNursery.net for home delivery.

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Hey guys, it's Bailey with TN Nursery, and today I'm going to show you, uh, how we're planting our pawpaw seed. We're the world's largest provider of the pawpaw tree now. The pawpaw tree has the biggest native fruit. It tastes like mango and banana mixed with vanilla pudding combined. And here's a cool fact I bet y'all didn't know: George Washington loved chilled pawpaw fruit. They grow all over the eastern United States. They're a native, and they are the biggest native fruit-bearing tree that the United States has. They're the only host plant for the zebra swallowtail butterfly. Pawpaws have been around for millions of years. The trees have tropical-looking leaves that give instant jungle vibes. The fruit is packed with vitamin C, magnesium, and protein. Native Americans grew them in groves near water, near creeks and stuff. They used them for food and medicine. The wood is so strong they were once used for fishing nets and ropes. The pawpaws love rich, moist soil and part shade. They're cold hardy and they thrive as far as zone 4. Pawpaws are naturally pest resistant and need no spray. The fruit has a creamy texture that is great for pies and smoothies. Their flowers are a deep maroon color and they bloom in spring. They're only pollinated by flies and beetles, not bees, not butterflies, and not moths. Pawpaw leaves turn a golden yellow in the fall and is absolutely stunning. One tree can feed a whole family of wildlife. Shop now at TNursery.net and have yours delivered straight to your door.