Asimina triloba aka Pawpaw

Asimina triloba, commonly known as the American papaw, pawpaw, paw paw, or paw-paw, is a small deciduous tree that is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It is the only temperate genus in the tropical and subtropical flowering plant family Annonaceae, and has the most northern range of all. The pawpaw is a patch-forming understory tree found in well-drained, deep, fertile bottomland and hilly upland habitat. Its large, simple leaves with drip tips are more characteristic of plants in tropical rainforests than within this species' temperate range. Pawpaw fruits are the largest edible fruit indigenous to the United States, with a sweet, custard-like texture and a flavor somewhat similar to banana, mango, and pineapple. They are commonly eaten raw, but are also used to make ice cream and baked desserts. The bark, leaves, and seeds contain the insecticidal neurotoxin annonacin. Pawpaws can fit into almost any landscape and are usually grown from seeds, although grafted trees can occasionally be found. The trees can grow 20 to 30 feet tall and produce a plump 1-pound fruit with a sweet flesh and few seeds. The leaves produce a pungent odor when crushed and display a bright yellow fall color. The bark is smooth with wart-like lenticels. Overall, Asimina triloba is a unique and delicious addition to any garden or landscape.