how do you know if your papaya tree is male or female
For your papaya tree to bear fruit, you need to know whether you have male or female flowers, both types or perfect flowers on the same tree. It takes just a glance to identify the types of flowers on a papaya tree in bloom.ale Flowers. Papaya trees with only male flowers are considered male and will not produce fruit. You can identify male flowers by their shape, color and location. Male flowers will look like elongated bells on trumpets. Each male flower will have 10 filaments supporting anthers.
Female Flowers. Papaya trees with only female flowers are female trees. Female flowers produce papaya fruit after they are pollinated. Female flowers may be white or yellow. They are large in size but short. The ovary should be visible at the base of the flower, giving the flower a stocky appearance.ale Flowers. Papaya trees with only male flowers are considered male and will not produce fruit. You can identify male flowers by their shape, color and location. Male flowers will look like elongated bells on trumpets. Each male flower will have 10 filaments supporting anthers.