Papaya Dwarf Lady Red, Carica papaya

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3415 Papaya Dwarf Lady Red, Carica papaya

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Small tree 10-20 ft Full sun Dry conditions Moderate water Yellow, orange flowers White, off-white flowers Edible plant Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Dwarf Hawaiian Papaya with orange pulp, very sweet and aromatic. The trees grow only 5-6 ft high, or even smaller in containers. It starts fruiting when 3-4 ft tall. Solo Papayas are self pollinating. The delicious fruit of the papaya is good for you as a dessert or as a digestive aid (it contains the enzyme papain, which is essential to digestion).
Papaya does not take shipping well, but recovers easily (do not overwater!).
Cost of overnight shipping included in shipping cost of this item.
Shipped at customers risk, no replacements or refunds. Leaf drop possible. We guarantee healthy plant to be shipped and the best packaging. Express shipping optional.

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