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Rhedd Fruit Co.
New Louisiana pawpaw operation; frozen pulp available now, seedling/tree pre-orders open ahead of a late-2026 public launch.
Pawpaws in Mississippi
The pawpaw grows wild across Mississippi, native to the state's bottomland woods, and takes well to gardens through most of it. Mississippi runs from USDA hardiness zone 7b in the north to 9a on the coast, so pawpaw fruits reliably across the bulk of the state, ripening early in the Deep South heat from August into September. Along the immediate Gulf coast, mild winters may not bank the chill hours pawpaw needs to fruit well. No verified pawpaw nursery lists in Mississippi yet; the nurseries below ship trees to the state.
Can you grow pawpaw in Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi sits in USDA hardiness zones 7b to 9a, 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 Mississippi
No verified pawpaw nursery lists in Mississippi 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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Pawpaw Farms
Native American/veteran/woman-owned; grafted Peterson trees, seedlings, budwood, fresh fruit, frozen pulp, seeds; Humboldt Farmers Market in season.
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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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Willis Orchard Company
Long-running mail-order orchard company; pawpaw category live, call for current stock.
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Rock Bridge Trees
Mail-order specialty nursery, ships nationwide in root-pruning fabric containers; KSU-licensed pawpaw propagator; taking Summer/Fall 2026 orders.
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Bob Wells Nursery at Sorelle Farms
Five-generation Texas nursery (est. 1941); pawpaw among specialty trees, ships within the US.
Common questions
Can you grow pawpaw in Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi sits in USDA hardiness zones 7b to 9a, 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 Mississippi?
There is no verified pawpaw nursery in Mississippi yet. The nurseries listed on this page ship pawpaw trees to Mississippi, 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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