Broad Leaf Papaya fruit

(1/17) Broad Leaf Papaya fruit

Shows the very broad leaf of this plant with Andre from Daleys Nursery in the background

(2/17) Shows the very broad leaf of this plant with Andre from Daleys Nursery in the background By Paul Daley ©A Lush Forest [All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission] (Photo Credits)

Left is the Male flower. Right is the Female flower

(3/17) Left is the Male flower. Right is the Female flower

This is an example of a bisexual flower

(4/17) This is an example of a bisexual flower

This is an example of a Male Flower

(5/17) This is an example of a Male Flower

Broadleaf papaya grown in enclosed chook pen. Healthy fruit no black spot in Geneva

(6/17) Broadleaf papaya grown in enclosed chook pen. Healthy fruit no black spot in Geneva

Stunning Leaves and fruit of the broad leaf papaya being shown for scale with Daleys Staff infront

(7/17) Stunning Leaves and fruit of the broad leaf papaya being shown for scale with Daleys Staff infront

Very artistic and peculiar leaves of the broad leaf papaya fruit tree

(8/17) Very artistic and peculiar leaves of the broad leaf papaya fruit tree

Growing Papaya Broad Leaf Fruit Trees

(9/17) Growing Papaya Broad Leaf Fruit Trees

Shows the compact nature of the broad leaf papaya with it's large leaves and the fruit close to the ground often why some people might consider them a dwarf vs other varieties

(10/17) Shows the compact nature of the broad leaf papaya with it's large leaves and the fruit close to the ground often why some people might consider them a dwarf vs other varieties

Broad Leaf Papaya Flower and Fruit

(11/17) Broad Leaf Papaya Flower and Fruit

Broad Leaf Papaya flowering and fruiting

(12/17) Broad Leaf Papaya flowering and fruiting

Great for growing in your chook run, which is where these came from. if the fruit falls then it will be quickly cleaned up.

(13/17) Great for growing in your chook run, which is where these came from. if the fruit falls then it will be quickly cleaned up.

Leaf of the Papaya Broad Leaf

(14/17) Leaf of the Papaya Broad Leaf

Papaya - Broad Leaf For Sale

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Papaya - Broad Leaf For Sale

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Papaya - Broad Leaf

Carica papaya
Fruit Trees > Tropical Fruit Trees > Papaya > Papaya - Broad Leaf
Large, elongated red fruit with great flavour on a tree with large striking foliage, that gives a garden a tropical feel. Needs a warm frost free climate to thrive. Fruit appears to be resistant common fungal diseases that attack most papaya. It is reli... Read More
Other Names: Paw Paw, Pawpaw, BroadLeaf

$19.75 ($9.50-$19.75 choose a size)

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Specifications of Papaya - Broad Leaf

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Water Requirements Frequent Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Perfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic)

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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Papaya - Broad Leaf Reviews & Tips

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Susan
★★★★★ 2y ago

WESTON, NSW

Papaya - Broad Leaf

Little papaya has taken to it's new home and is growing along nicely

Richard
★★★★★ 3y ago

EULEILAH, QLD

Papaya - Broad Leaf

lost a few leaves at the beginning but still looks healthy

Pam
★★★★★ 3y ago

TWEED HEADS WEST, NSW

Papaya - Broad Leaf

Lost some leaves but doing okay now

Camelia
★★★★★ 4y ago

BRACKEN RIDGE, QLD, Australia

Papaya - Broad Leaf

Papaya had a "fight" with a grasshopper first night in the ground, being left with only a little leaf. We created a mini greenhouse around it using wooden sticks and a plastic bag secured to the ground. It is now recovering with new leaves coming through.

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