Can You Grow Pawpaw in Yukon?
Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1
Pawpaw needs a combination of cold winters and warm summers that your zone does not provide.
Plant zones
Yukon last frost
Yukon first frost
Days to harvest
About Pawpaw
The pawpaw is North America's largest native fruit — tropical-tasting with a custard-like texture reminiscent of banana and mango. Deer-resistant and suited to cold climates. Fruits appear on 5-8 year old trees.
Plant two different seedlings for pollination. Prefers partial shade when young, full sun when mature. Needs moist, well-drained soil. Slow to establish but long-lived. Protect flowers from late frost — a covered frame helps the first few springs.
Gardening in Yukon
Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Pawpaw in Yukon?
Pawpaw needs a combination of cold winters and warm summers that your zone does not provide.
What zone is Yukon?
Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).
When do you plant Pawpaws in Yukon?
See the planting guide for Pawpaw — timing depends on your exact frost date.