Papaya Oak-leaf (Vasconcellea quercifolia)

Vasconcellea quercifolia   Oak-leaf Pawpaw
Our tree has variegated foliage in spring that clears to standard green during summer and Autumn but we cannot promise this trait will pass on through the seeds. This variety is the most hardy of the pawpaws and actually the best flavoured. The fruits are very small but tasty. Unlike the Mountain Pawpaw, Oak-leaf fully ripe fruit has a soft, sweet edible skin as well as pulp. Plants grow very quickly and vigorously, and can tolerate dry conditions and mild frosts.
Even in Northland they go dormant over winter but quickly regrow new leaves in spring. They can tolerate some shade. Plants are either male or female and to get the most fruit both are best planted close to each other. Male plants seem to grow more vigorously than females. Plants can begin fruiting within 12 months from seed if grown under favourable conditions. Would be a good tub plant for a deck or patio if you are looking for a container variety. 
Sow seeds at any time of the year at room temperatures but not overly warm. Best grown in pots until spring when they can be planted out. You might also enjoy our Vasconcellea hybrids and our Carica papaya ‘Red Lady’ dwarf hybrid
10 seeds/packet