Carica quercifolia

(Mountain Papaya, Oak Leafed Papaya, Pawpaw Berry)

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This is a stout, succulent small tree and is a close relative of the well know pawpaw, or papaya tree.

Mountain Papaya bears small berries leading to it's other common name of Papaya Berry. These are borne in profuse bunches on its branches from early summer all the way through to winter. Berries can be squeezed out of their skins into the mouth, with a few non-offensive, soft seeds they taste just like their larger cousins. The Mountain papaya is cold hardy to -6 Deg C if kept dry over the coldest months. It will benefit from some protection over the first few winters.

These are for the experienced gardener, germination is difficult, however once growing you should have no issues.

Standard packet contains approx. 5 seeds

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Brett Borach	25/05/2023
Not an easy one to germinate, but managed to get two trees to germinate and progressed to grow one of them in my grow tent and then a green house. It grows fast and is a very beautiful looking plant.

Danien Labuschagne	30/11/2021
We love this plant, from a pack of 5 we had 3 seeds germinated. The leaves change shape quite a lot which is fascinating.

Elizabeth Steyn	07/04/2021
Not all the seeds germinated. We had 3 packets amongst us. Only one other besides myself managed to germinate. One of mine is healthy and robust although I now see some yellowing of the leaves. The other seedlings are struggling to thrive. Don't want to leave a bad rating because I still have so much to learn.