How to Use pawpaw in a Sentence

pawpaw

noun
  • Young pawpaw seedlings will die in full sun.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
  • Deer don’t eat pawpaw and give the tree ample room to spread out.
    — Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Like the pawpaw’s shelf life, the fruit’s season isn’t very long.
    — Anne Nickoloff, cleveland, 21 Sep. 2020
  • There’s a long stretch of pawpaw somewhere along the banks of Fall Creek.
    — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 25 Aug. 2025
  • For the brief moment of glory when fresh pawpaws are in seasons, this is the dessert to make.
    — Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • But be forewarned that a pawpaw’s skin is somewhat toxic.
    — John Vukmirovich, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Today, there are still wild pawpaw trees all over Ohio, usually found by rivers and in the shade.
    — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2021
  • The leaves and bark of the pawpaw tree are resistant to deer, thanks to compounds that deter them and most garden pests.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Plant pawpaw trees in spring or fall, provide shade for young seedlings, and ensure consistent soil moisture.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
  • Despite being a native plant, pawpaw trees present a unique set of challenges for home gardeners.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
  • Pour into a heatproof bowl, and whisk in 1 teaspoon vanilla, butter, and pawpaw puree.
    — Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • This is the most consequential pest specific to pawpaw trees.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
  • Judd invited the guests to share their own pawpaw experiences.
    — Yasmine Alsayyad, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Make sure to plant a second pawpaw to ensure pollination.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Ron Powell shares research of pawpaw trees on his Adams County farm.
    — Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Like pawpaw, sweet cherry trees can be difficult to pollinate.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
  • Once inside the park, the tulip poplars, dogwoods, black cherry, sassafras and pawpaw trees are breathtaking.
    — New York Times, 1 Oct. 2020
  • Deer typically steer clear of pawpaw trees, as the leaves, twigs, and bark are infused with compounds known as acetogenins.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Ohio hosts an annual pawpaw festival in September, when the fruit ripens.
    — Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Humans have eaten pawpaw in North America for thousands of years.
    — Andrew Moore, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2018
  • Water Younger pawpaw trees will require more frequent watering.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Growing pawpaws, even under the best of circumstances, requires patience.
    — Molly Fitzpatrick, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Honorable mention goes to the pawpaw tree—the largest fruit tree native to North America.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Every year in the early fall, along the riverbanks and ravines of the Southeast coast, pawpaws begin to show up in the understory.
    — Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Learn about the pawpaw tree with horticulture researcher Sheri Crabtree, and sample its fruit.
    — Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2010
  • Another option is to place more emphasis on soft masts, such as apples, crabapples, pawpaws, pears, persimmons, and more.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Ahead, our experts detail when and how to plant a pawpaw tree, best practices for nourishing it during establishment, and pests and diseases to watch out for.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
  • When ordering your pawpaws, be sure to plant two or more selections to ensure cross-pollination of the different pawpaw trees.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Correspondent Allison Aubrey reports on efforts to spread the word about the pawpaw.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The understory is strewn with sprawling colonies of pawpaw (Asimina triloba), one even offering a few ripe fruits.
    — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 17 Sep. 2021

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