Troubleshooting
Pawpaw 'Mango' problems — and how to fix them
Pawpaw 'Mango' (Asimina triloba 'Mango') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
No fruit without a pollen partner
Self-incompatible and poorly insect-pollinated; plant a second cultivar and hand-pollinate in cool springs.
Transplant shock
Fragile taproot resents disturbance; plant small grafted trees young and water in thoroughly.
Sun scorch when young
Seedlings need shade at first; protect from direct sun for a year or two before full exposure.
Suckering thickets
Spreads by root suckers; remove unwanted shoots each year to maintain a single trunk.
Prevent pawpaw 'mango' problems before they start
Most pawpaw 'mango' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for pawpaw 'mango' in general rather than its problems? Read the full pawpaw 'mango' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Pawpaw 'Mango' problems — FAQ
Why is my pawpaw 'mango' no fruit without a pollen partner?
Self-incompatible and poorly insect-pollinated; plant a second cultivar and hand-pollinate in cool springs.
Why is my pawpaw 'mango' transplant shock?
Fragile taproot resents disturbance; plant small grafted trees young and water in thoroughly.
Why is my pawpaw 'mango' sun scorch when young?
Seedlings need shade at first; protect from direct sun for a year or two before full exposure.
Why is my pawpaw 'mango' suckering thickets?
Spreads by root suckers; remove unwanted shoots each year to maintain a single trunk.