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Tree newb, paw paws struggling? (sh.itjust.works)
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[โ€“] raltoid@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Based on some quick online reading, it seems like this is a common issue. Where people plant them in direct sunlight since the grown versions have no problem with that, but the saplings need at least some shade to survive.

[โ€“] evasive_chimpanzee@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

I concur. I only ever see pawpaws under canopy, except for the ones I know are human planted.

Also, OP, I'm hoping you planted 2, or live close enough to others to get pollination.