Mountain Paw Paw other tropicals show-stopping leaves (that can sometimes

show-stopping leaves (that can sometimes get up to 4 metres in length) are a true wonder of the plant world

wind exposure

but don't overwater

An under-rated and under-used plant in NZ

Mountain Paw Paw other tropicals show-stopping leaves (that can sometimesMountain Paw Paw, sub tropical fruit also known as Papaya, which handles cold better than most other varieties. Grows well in frost free parts of the North Island. Majestic tree with a truly straight stem growing large, distinguished, evergreen leaves up to 60 cm across and deeply lobed. Bright yellow fruit about the size of a small apple, but with strongly lobed longitudinal segments. Harvests early summer through late autumn as fruit gradually