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How to Grow and Care for Small-flower pawpaw

Small-flower pawpaw is a small, deciduous understory shrub native to the southeastern United States. Its slender, spreading branches bear oblong, green leaves and small, brownish-purple flowers with a faint, yeasty scent. These blooms are pollinated primarily by beetles. Small-flower pawpaw thrives in the dappled sunlight of woodland habitats, contributing to its ecosystem by serving as a food source for local fauna.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Small-flower pawpaw

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Hardiness Zones	5-9

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Small-flower pawpaw is a diminutive, deciduous shrub growing to a modest height of 6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters). This species is characterized by young shoots and foliage that carry a distinctive rusty down, maturing into smoother textures as they age. Noticeable before the leaves fully unfurl are its unique small brownish-purple flowers, each presenting six petals and forming solitarily at leaf axils. Although compact, small-flower pawpaw yields edible fruit that is notably smaller than its relatives'. The leaves are the singular food source for the larvae of the zebra swallowtail butterfly.

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