ZonePlant
Sunflower pawpaw

fruit tree variety in zone 7b

Sunflower pawpaw in zone 7b

Sunflower · Asimina triloba

Zone
7b 5°F to 10°F
Growing season
220 days
Chill needed
400 to 500 below 45°F
Days to harvest
150 to 180

The verdict

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About Sunflower

Custard texture, tropical mango-banana flavor; eat fresh with a spoon, or freeze pulp for smoothies and baking. Partially self-fertile, large fruit.

Critical timing for zone 7b

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Common challenges in zone 7b

  • Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
  • Japanese beetles
  • Brown marmorated stink bug
  • Late summer disease pressure

Modified care for zone 7b

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Sunflower in adjacent zones

Other pawpaw varieties for zone 7b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Sunflower pawpaw grow in zone 7b?

Yes. Sunflower is recommended for USDA zones 5b through 8a, which includes zone 7b.

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Are there enough chill hours in zone 7b?

Pawpaw needs 400 to 500 chill hours. Zone 7b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.

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