COMMON NAME Red Lady Papaya |
BOTANICAL NAME Carica Papaya ‘Red Lady’ |
HEIGHT 12′ |
WIDTH 6′ |
EVERGREEN |
COLD TOLERANCE 32° F |
SOIL TYPE Well drained |
DROUGHT TOLERANCE Medium |
SALT TOLERANCE No |
FLOWER Female blooms are conical and grow directly on the tree, while male blooms are held out on stalks away from the trunk. Hermaphrodite blooms are on the trunk of the tree, though blooms are more cylindrical than female blooms. |
MONTH OF COLOR All season, after fruiting |
FRUIT Green exterior, Orange edible interior, 2 to 3 pounds |
COMMENTS Fast growing, might produce fruit in the first year. Needs protection from the cold. |
PRICE 3 gallon $20 |