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Carica papaya Red Bisexual

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Carica papaya Red Bisexual Pawpaw,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Upright

Description:
Papaya is an exotic evergreen perennial tree with an upright growth habit. It produces cream-coloured flowers and bears edible tropical fruit. The foliage is evergreen, providing year-round cover. Commonly used in tropical and subtropical landscapes, it is suited to orchards, edible gardens and as a feature fruiting tree. Grows to approx. 2–4m H x 1–2m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained