What Tree Is This?

[Dragon]

While rummaging around in the woods I came across this tree that had a branch broken loose from the main branch. Didn't notice the little "fruits" until after I had removed the branch and a bunch of briar vines from the main tree. Have no idea what it is;:dontknow: never seen anything quite like it before. The leaves look a little like Hickory but the pods make me wonder.:icon_scra

 

[Mike Davis]

Is it a PawPaw tree?

 

[Dragon]

Is it a PawPaw tree?

:dontknow: Beats me. I ain't got a clue here on this one. I'm hoping the great DaveO can ID it for me if he sees the post.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

If DaveO doesn't answer soon, here's a web site that may help. I've got some around here, but I don't know the name.

What Tree Is It?

Bill

 

[Dragon]

If DaveO doesn't answer soon, here's a web site that may help. I've got some around here, but I don't know the name.

What Tree Is It?

Bill

Thanks, I'll check that out tomorrow.

 

[Jim M.]

Common pawpaw (Asimina triloba) Sure is. Jim

 

[Kyle]

paw paw..

 

[LeftyTom]

So "Way Down Yonder In the Paw Paw Patch" is a song about the forest? :icon_scra

 

[Jeff]

Paw-paw. At first I thought that it is a black gum, but after viewing the other thread links I think they're spot on. Black gum berries are round like a blueberry and the leaves look similar in size and shape.

http://www.blossomnursery.com/pawpaw_PIX.html

 

[Dragon]

As usual, you guys are spot on. It is a Paw Paw for sure. Now I've got to go looking for some more of them so's I can try out the fruit if the critters don't beat me to it. Many thanks for the info and the links to more info. :icon_thum

 

[Gofor]

Paw Paws are considered the "North American Banana". The fruit ripens to yellow and purple (fully ripe and soft). Seeds are lined up inside like a persimmon, but non of the alum pucker. Pretty tasty.

Go

 

[truckjohn]

Sweet find...

Frequently, the wild ones aren't all that spectacular of an eating treat... Sometimes, they have a funny aftertaste too... It is certainly worth a taste, though.... (Think about how some wild blackberries taste like Kerosene... where others are heavenly...)

If you do decide you like it (Or that you would like it if it was a bit more refined...) -- consider looking into some of the cultivated varieties. I hear the "Mango" Paw Paw is a winner for many people, as are many of the patented varieties by Peterson...

Thanks

John