Papaya Tree

Carica papaya

Papaya Tree (Carica papaya) is a flowering 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