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Carica papaya

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Code / Description
LOCATION
Wantirna
B5
Size: 14cm
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Botanical Name: Common Names:
Carica papaya Pawpaw,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Trees Open Canopy

Description:
Medium fast-growing evergreen tropical tree with an umbrella-like appearance that produces clusters of large, fleshy melon-like edible green fruit that turns reddish-orange when ripe. Fruit appears at the top of the non-woody trunk around 10 months after planting. Tasty fruit is sweet and juicy and is great for eating fresh. Grows approx. 5-10m tall x 3-6m wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained

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