Row orientation should be north-south. Flower bud initiation occurs in late July and early August. Pawpaws tend to be precocious under good conditions. Two year old grafted trees that are 1m tall may have as many as 40 flower buds. Dormant vegetative buds are narrow and pointed and are quite readily distinguished from the more spherical flower buds.
Flowers emerge before leaves.
Flowers are singly borne. Asimina triloba has maroon-colored calyx. Flowers of other species of the genus are cream colored. Flies and beetles are known to be pollinators in the native range for the species. The ripe flesh of this fruit is highly aromatic and tastes like a creamy mix of banana, mango, avocado, and pineapple.