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Willis Orchard Company
Long-running mail-order orchard company; pawpaw category live, call for current stock.
Pawpaws in Alabama
Pawpaw is native to Alabama, found wild in the wooded northern and central parts of the state, and grows well in gardens across most of it. Alabama spans USDA hardiness zones 7a in the north to 8b near the Gulf, all within pawpaw's range, though the Deep South heat means fruit ripens early, often from August into September. Pawpaw needs a genuine winter chill to set fruit, so the far southern edge is the one area to watch. No verified pawpaw nursery lists in Alabama yet; the nurseries below ship trees to the state.
Can you grow pawpaw in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama sits in USDA hardiness zones 7a to 8b, within pawpaw's fruiting range, with fruit ripening August into September. You need at least two genetically different trees to set fruit, because a pawpaw cannot pollinate itself.
Browse named pawpaw varieties and check the season tracker for ripening windows, or confirm your exact spot with the grow checker.
Nurseries that ship to Alabama
No verified pawpaw nursery lists in Alabama yet, so these are the closest nurseries that ship pawpaw trees to you. Plant at least two different varieties for cross-pollination.
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GreenAnoleFarms (Etsy)
Etsy shop; pawpaw seedlings in 1-gallon pots; does not ship to CA, TX, or AZ.
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TN Nursery
Large mail-order nursery established 1959; sells bare-root pawpaw trees and seedlings and ships nationwide, with pawpaw shipping in late fall.
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Ty Ty Nursery
Established mail-order nursery; pawpaw trees listed, call for current availability.
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Just Fruits and Exotics
Grafted pawpaws; ships nationally (since 1999).
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Pawpaw Farms
Native American/veteran/woman-owned; grafted Peterson trees, seedlings, budwood, fresh fruit, frozen pulp, seeds; Humboldt Farmers Market in season.
Common questions
Can you grow pawpaw in Alabama?
Yes. Alabama sits in USDA hardiness zones 7a to 8b, within pawpaw's fruiting range, with fruit ripening August into September. You need at least two genetically different trees to set fruit, because a pawpaw cannot pollinate itself.
Where can I buy a pawpaw tree in Alabama?
There is no verified pawpaw nursery in Alabama yet. The nurseries listed on this page ship pawpaw trees to Alabama, ordered by how close they are to you. Buy at least two genetically different trees so they can cross-pollinate.
Keep going
- Can I grow a pawpaw where I live?
- How to graft a pawpaw
- How to grow a pawpaw from seed
- Named pawpaw varieties and when they ripen
Grow guidance is grounded in pawpaw's native range and USDA hardiness zones; zone ranges and ripening windows are typical, and local conditions vary.
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