Papaya Tree
Carica papaya · Tree
Papaya Tree is a tree, hardy in USDA zones 10-12, that matures to about 6–20 ft × 3–15 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in sandy and well-drained soil. Expect white and cream blooms in spring, summer and fall. It attracts birds.
- USDA zones
- 10-12
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
- Mature size
- 6–20 ft × 3–15 ft
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Soil
- Sandy, Well-drained
- Foliage
- Green
- Bloom color
- White, Cream
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Attracts
- Birds
- Native to
- South America
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