Indianerbanane 'Prima 1216'

Variety

Indianerbanane 'Prima 1216'

created by Alex&Sempi at 15.02.2025

Features

Resistances

cold tolerant

resistant

disease resistant

Little susceptible

robust

Winter hardy

Taste

exotic

Pineapple aroma

Banana aroma

mango aroma

Melon aroma

creamy

very aromatic

Fruit shape

round-oval

medium to large

very large

Growth habit

growth habit: pyramidal

tree

large shrub

growth habit: upright

weak growth

lifespan: perennial

self-fruiting

Cold germination

leaves: Deciduous

seed-fixed: yes

root type: deep-rooted

Location

planting: outdoor

light: sunny to semi-shady

Heat requirement: high

Soil: permeable soil

soil moisture: no waterlogging

Fertilization: single dose of compost

Fertilization: nutrient-rich

fertilization: humus-enriched

Soil: Well fertilized

soil moisture: moist

Fertilization: moderately nutrient-rich

Soil: medium-heavy

Water: regularly

soil moisture: not too dry

Soil: sandy to loamy

Color

leaves: Autumn leaf coloration

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

1ST YEAR

FOLLOWING YEARS

Description

The Indian banana / Papau is a real exotic among woody plants! However, (bot.) Asimina triloba is not for impatient gardeners, as the first flowers can only be expected on the plant after around three years. The exotic fruits only develop from them if there is a suitable pollinator nearby. As the plants of this species are dependent on cross-pollination, it is advisable to combine two different varieties. During the flowering period in May, attractive purple bell-shaped flowers appear on this shrub. They are a real eye-catcher with rarity value! The Indian banana / Papau is a must for all garden owners who are looking for something out of the ordinary. The shrub is also known as Pawpaw or three-lobed Papau. It reaches a height of up to 400 cm. The crown of Asimina triloba is narrow and can be kept to a width of around 250 cm with regular pruning. The plant branches out well and produces new shoots of around 30 cm each year. The flowers appear on them before the leaves emerge. When, after a few years in a sheltered and sunny spot in the garden, the time has come for the fruits to form, the joy is great! The fall fruits of the Indian banana / Papau develop from the ovaries, of which each flower contains several. The fruits of Asimina triloba are reminiscent of avocados and have a greenish to yellow-green skin color, they reach a weight of 300 g and a length of 10 cm.

Non hybrid

Frostproof

Growing tips

The three-lobed papaw requires a humus-rich soil that should always be sufficiently moist. This plant is also suitable for growing in containers, which makes it easier to overwinter in the first few years. This is because the Indian banana / papau only reaches its excellent winter hardiness of up to around -25 °C when the trunk is sufficiently developed. Young plants of this species are considered frost-sensitive and the gardener must protect them from frost. To its delight, the Pawpaw is generally particularly easy to care for and diseases and pests are hardly known to affect it. A good choice for all lovers of rare woody plants.