Pawpaw Asimina triloba
Family: Annonaceae (Custard-apple)
Branching: Alternate


A small southern tree, Pawpaw is rare in Canada.  It has naked hairy end buds that are similar to Glossy Buckthorn, Witch-hazel and especially Poison-ivy.  


Winter twig of Pawpaw


Another view of the winter twig and end bud


Leaf scars


A closer view of the leaf scar


Young bark


Bark beginning to split




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