Pawpaw trees for sale
Our directory tracks 78 verified nurseries with pawpaw trees for sale, and 51 of them ship to your door. Buy a grafted tree for a named variety with known fruit, or a seedling for less money and a genetic lottery ticket. Either way, plan to buy two genetically different trees, because a lone pawpaw will not set fruit. Buying at volume for an orchard or a landscaping job? See the wholesale suppliers.
Grafted pawpaw trees for sale, or seedlings?
The first decision is grafted versus seedling. A grafted tree is a known named variety, such as a Peterson selection or a KSU release, propagated onto a rootstock, so you know exactly what the fruit will be like and it bears a few years sooner. It costs more. A seedling is cheaper and genetically unique, which means its fruit is a bit of a gamble, fine if you have the space to grow several and select the best. For reliable fruit in a small yard, two different grafted varieties are the safe choice. Each cultivar page lists the verified sellers that stock that variety:
- Shenandoah: stocked by 15 verified sellers
- Potomac: stocked by 14 verified sellers
- KSU-Atwood: stocked by 14 verified sellers
Some verified shippers make grafted stock their specialty. Peaceful Heritage Nursery grows pawpaw as its flagship crop and is licensed to propagate the KSU cultivars. Perry Permaculture focuses on grafted pawpaw trees and is one of two Michigan nurseries licensed for the Peterson varieties, with grafted trees shipping in fall. Little Big Horn Nursery is a pawpaw-first operation licensed for both the Peterson and KSU lines. And at Edible Landscaping, named varieties are grafted true to name and ship potted.
Either way, buy two. Pawpaws cannot pollinate themselves, so you need two genetically distinct trees close enough to cross. See pawpaw pollination for why, and the pawpaw tree for planting and care.
Nurseries that ship pawpaw trees
51 VERIFIEDThese verified nurseries ship pawpaw trees, so location matters less than availability. Many open ordering in winter for spring shipping and sell out, so order early. Each links to its directory entry, with the source and current notes.
Order online
These sellers take orders on their websites, and we track their stores: the stock tags are measured by our daily monitor, not promised. In-stock sellers come first.
- Beautiful Beginnings Nursery Mail-order pawpaw specialist; KSU-licensed Benson and Chappell; order in winter for spring shipping. 36 named varieties tracked
- Bob Wells Nursery at Sorelle Farms Five-generation Texas nursery (est. 1941); pawpaw among specialty trees, ships within the US. 7 named varieties tracked
- Cold Stream Farm Bare-root wholesale and retail; no minimum order, volume discounts; ships lower 48 only.
- Feralwood Nursery Wild-select, KSU, Lehman, and England-lineage seedlings and seed; ships in seasonal windows.
- Food Forest Nursery Bare-root pawpaw seedlings ship March to May by USDA zone.
- Just Fruits and Exotics Grafted pawpaws; garden center plus mail order shipping nationally; growing guides and videos. 5 named varieties tracked
- One Green World Ships to all 50 states; many varieties sell by email announcement rather than open stock; retail yard open daily. 22 named varieties tracked
- Perry Permaculture Grafted pawpaw trees ship in fall (~October); one of two MI Peterson-pawpaw licensees. 25 named varieties tracked
- Silver Run Forest Farm Riparian agroforestry nursery; bare-root pawpaw ordering in spring and fall windows.
- Trees of Joy Grafted pawpaw available late April; ships trees, seeds, and fresh-pawpaw boxes nationwide. 10 named varieties tracked
- Tripple Brook Farm Third-generation farm; mail-order plus on-site by appointment.
- Chestnut Hill Nursery Seed-grown pawpaws ship UPS Ground; varieties matched to region and chill hours.
- Cricket Hill Garden Select pawpaw seedlings from named parents (Taytwo, Overleese, NC-1, IXL, Peterson); zone-6-grown stock; open Wed-Sat in season. 11 named varieties tracked
- Edible Landscaping Grafted named varieties plus seedlings; plants ship potted year-round; nursery open daily. 17 named varieties tracked
- Elmore Roots Nursery Cold-hardy fruit-tree nursery (zone 3/4); pawpaw varieties including Sunflower and Pennsylvania Golden; retail and mail order. 2 named varieties tracked
- GreenAnoleFarms (Etsy) Etsy shop; pawpaw seedlings in 1-gallon pots; does not ship to CA, TX, or AZ.
- Hidden Springs Nursery Bare-root mail-order ships November to April (dormant); pre-orders open ahead of the shipping window. 10 named varieties tracked
- Jung Seed Company Mail-order seed and plant house; pawpaw among the fruiting plants; stock moves seasonally. 2 named varieties tracked
- Logee's Mail-order since 1892; pawpaw in the hardy outdoor line; hardiness-zone guidance in the store. 9 named varieties tracked
- Nativ Nurseries Mossy Oak native/fruit-tree internet nursery; ships air-pruned seedlings.
- Park Seed Mail-order since 1868; grafted Peterson cultivars Potomac, Shenandoah, and Susquehanna. 3 named varieties tracked
- Peaceful Heritage Nursery Kentucky-grown grafted trees, seedlings, seed, and scionwood; licensed to propagate KSU cultivars. 35 named varieties tracked
- PerennialCropShopUS (Etsy) Etsy shop (Perennial Crops Nursery LLC); 2-year pawpaw seedlings from improved parent trees; ships year-round as available.
- Perfect Circle Farm Zone-4 grafted pawpaw trees, seeds, scionwood and cuttings sold by order.
- Pinelands Nursery and Supply Wholesale to the trade, retail via Pinelands Direct; wild-source seed propagation; ships UPS or own trucks.
- Planting Justice (formerly Rolling River Nursery) Operates the former Rolling River Nursery; around 25 pawpaw varieties; ships nationwide. 24 named varieties tracked
- Raintree Nursery Mail-order bare-root and potted stock; 18+ pawpaw varieties in a dedicated category. 14 named varieties tracked
- Restoring Eden Nursery and garden center; pawpaw among berries, exotics, and cold-hardy citrus; ships plants year-round. 19 named varieties tracked
- Rock Bridge Trees KSU-licensed propagator; ships nationwide in root-pruning fabric containers; seasonal order windows.
- TN Nursery Bare-root pawpaw trees and seedlings; nationwide shipping; pawpaws go out in late fall.
More nurseries that ship
These ship trees as well; we do not track their stock, so check their site or contact them directly. Worth the extra step if you are after something rare or specific: every cultivar page lists exactly who sells that variety.
- Broken Arrow Nursery Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) in their online tree shop; retail nursery in Hamden open to visitors.
- Burnt Ridge Nursery and Orchards Mail-order pawpaw seed packets and 2-yr seedlings; also at Olympia Farmers Market April through December.
- Edgewood Nursery Pawpaw seedlings of known varieties and seed by mail; bare-root spring and fall, seed year-round.
- Hartmann's Plant Company Retail and wholesale fruit-plant nursery; own tissue-culture propagation; plants ship by mail.
- Indiana Berry and Plant Co. Dormant bare-root specialist; orders open around December 1 and ship in early spring.
- Kentucky Division of Forestry State Nursery State program; seedling bundles ship January to April to Kentucky landowners; ordering opens in September.
- Little Big Horn Nursery Pawpaw specialist; licensed Peterson and KSU cultivars; grafted trees in fall; orders via email.
- Missouri Department of Conservation State Forest Nursery State seedling program; nominal cost; online ordering roughly February to May, Missouri residents first.
- Missouri Wildflowers Nursery Missouri-native plant nursery; pawpaw stocked seasonally with waitlist when out.
- Nature Hills Nursery Ships nationwide with 3-5 yr root systems; growing guarantee.
- Needmore Trees Seed-grown native fruit and nut trees plus grafted varieties; flat-rate shipping; pickup by arrangement.
- Owl Creek Farm Oklahoma-native and ultra-select pawpaw seedlings plus grafted trees; orders ship; farm visits by appointment.
- Pawpaw Farms Grafted Peterson trees, seedlings, budwood, fruit, pulp, and seed; Native American, veteran, and woman-owned.
- Rhedd Fruit Co. New Louisiana pawpaw operation; sells frozen pulp, with seedling/tree pre-orders open ahead of its public launch.
- Rusty Mangrum Nursery Wholesale tree-liner nursery (also retail); pawpaw listed as its own category among their fruit trees.
- Schlabach's Nursery Amish mail-order nursery; KSU-licensed propagator; no website, call or write for a catalog.
- Stark Bro's 13 pawpaw varieties including licensed KSU cultivars; one-year survival guarantee.
- Trusty Farms Retail nursery open spring and fall; square.site shop plus Etsy pawpaws; greenhouse tours offered.
- Ty Ty Nursery Established mail-order nursery; pawpaw trees listed, call for current availability.
- Whitman Farms Cultivar Sunflower in one-gallon pots; call to order; ships year-round as weather allows; visits by appointment.
- Willis Orchard Company Long-running mail-order orchard company; pawpaw category live, call for current stock.
Where to buy pawpaw trees locally
BY STATEPrefer to pick up trees locally, or want a grower in your state? Browse the full directory of verified orchards, nurseries, and farm stores by state.
- Maryland 10
- North Carolina 10
- Missouri 9
- Pennsylvania 9
- Kentucky 8
- Michigan 8
- New York 8
- Tennessee 8
- Virginia 8
- Indiana 7
- Ohio 7
- Georgia 6
- Massachusetts 4
- New Jersey 4
- West Virginia 4
- Connecticut 3
- Florida 3
- Illinois 3
- South Carolina 3
- Vermont 3
- Washington 3
- Wisconsin 3
- Arkansas 2
- California 2
- Iowa 2
- Louisiana 2
- Nebraska 2
- Oregon 2
- Texas 2
- Kansas 1
- Maine 1
- Mississippi 1
- New Hampshire 1
- Oklahoma 1
- Rhode Island 1
- Washington, D.C. 1
Want the fruit, not the tree?
If you want to eat a pawpaw rather than grow one, you are shopping for fruit, not trees. Ripe pawpaws rarely reach supermarkets because they bruise easily and last only days, so the fruit moves through growers and a few mail-order sellers instead. See where to buy pawpaw fruit for in-person sellers by state, the short list that ships fresh fruit or frozen pulp, and what it costs.
Common questions
Where can I buy a pawpaw tree?
The two routes are mail-order specialty nurseries that ship bare-root or potted trees, and local nurseries you visit in person. This page lists 51 verified nurseries that ship pawpaw trees, and our state directory covers local sellers. Buy two genetically different trees so they can cross-pollinate.
Should I buy a grafted pawpaw or a seedling?
A grafted, named variety gives you known fruit quality and bears a few years sooner, at a higher price. Seedlings are cheaper and more variable, which is fine if you have room to grow several and keep the best. For dependable fruit in a small yard, most people choose two different grafted named varieties.
How much does a pawpaw tree cost?
Seedlings are usually the least expensive, often in the low tens of dollars, while grafted named varieties cost more because they take skilled work and bear sooner. Prices vary widely by nursery, size, and variety, so compare a few of the listings before ordering.
When is the best time to buy and plant a pawpaw tree?
Most mail-order nurseries ship in the dormant season, so orders often open in winter for early-spring delivery, and popular varieties sell out. Plant in spring once the soil warms, keep the deep taproot intact, and give young trees some shade the first summer. See the pawpaw tree.
Do you need two pawpaw trees?
Yes, in almost every case. Pawpaws are self-incompatible, so a flower needs pollen from a genetically different tree, not another sucker off the same root. Buy two named varieties, or two unrelated seedlings, and plant them near each other.
Keep going
- Named pawpaw varieties: pick two to plant
- Can I grow a pawpaw? Check your ZIP first
- The pawpaw tree: planting and care
- Growing pawpaw from seed
Listings are drawn from PawpawMap's verified directory; each entry carries a last-verified date and a source. Availability changes season to season, so confirm stock with the nursery before ordering.
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