Re: understory tree
- Subject: Re: [SG] understory tree
- From: G* B*
- Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 05:41:53 -0600
We have been doing a bit of research on trees and shrubs here for our
backyard habitat planting the past few years. Paw Paw tree was high on the
list for several reasons. Eye appeal for one, fall color, good food for
small mammals and finally a wonderful butterfly host. We read several
references to the suckering habit of the tree, but when we actually went and
took a look at a few mature one in yards, none were suckering. Sometimes
writers just throw in what they have heard, rather than actually personal
experience.... just in case.
Anyway, we now have 3 in 3 gallon size out here to be transplanted, also
purchased 3 for daughter in law, and 2 for some friends who have been
wanting some for years.We are the last to get our in the
ground......hopefully.
Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens,LLC
genebush@munchkinnursery.com
Southern Indiana Zone 6
----- Original Message -----
From: "Narda A. Miller" <NardaA@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: [SG] understory tree
> In a message dated 11/18/01 9:30:41 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> melauter@EARTHLINK.NET writes:
>
> << I've had two pawpaws planted in my yard for about 8 years, and neither
has
> suckered. Another one of those "invasive in some areas, but not all"
> situations perhaps. Margaret L
> >>
>
> I had always thought that the abundant seedlings were just seedlings and
had
> never considered that a Papaw would sucker.
>
> The fruit was trendy in gourmet food shops a couple of years ago and were
> even used in cooking. Some are allergic and will have quite a reaction to
> the fruit.
>
> Narda
>
