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Marketplace sellers list fresh pawpaws in season (late August to October, several listings sold out off-season); frozen puree and seeds also listed.
Pawpaws in Delaware
The pawpaw is native to Delaware, growing wild along the state's stream banks and damp woods, so it takes readily to a backyard across all three counties. Delaware sits in USDA hardiness zones 7a to 7b, comfortably inside pawpaw's fruiting range, with a long enough season for even the later varieties to ripen from mid September into October. There is no verified pawpaw nursery in Delaware yet, but several a short shipment away in Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania carry and ship trees.
Can you grow pawpaw in Delaware?
Yes. Delaware sits in USDA hardiness zones 7a to 7b, within pawpaw's fruiting range, with fruit ripening mid September into October. 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 Delaware
No verified pawpaw nursery lists in Delaware 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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Pinelands Nursery and Supply
Wholesale to trade (retail via Pinelands Direct).
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Clear Ridge Nursery
Native trees/shrubs; delivery in and out of state.
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Raemelton Farm
Wholesale B&B tree nursery (USDA organic); pawpaw a minor seedling-bed item.
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Trees of Joy
Grafted pawpaw available late April; ships trees, seeds, and fresh-pawpaw boxes nationwide.
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West Farm Nursery
Grafted Peterson and KSU pawpaw cultivars, pickup from mid-June; some trees sold or shipped via eBay; hosts NOFA-NJ workshops.
Pricing$110 to $160
Common questions
Can you grow pawpaw in Delaware?
Yes. Delaware sits in USDA hardiness zones 7a to 7b, within pawpaw's fruiting range, with fruit ripening mid September into October. 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 Delaware?
There is no verified pawpaw nursery in Delaware yet. The nurseries listed on this page ship pawpaw trees to Delaware, 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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