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Thu, Dec 26, 13 at 18:25
| I'm considering planting a row of pawpaws on the north side of a mature oak and hickory woods where it would be in almost full shade when the sun is lower in the horizon and would probably even get mid-day shade (but morning and evening sun) in the summer. I assume more shade means less fruit, but what I'm wondering about is whether shade would mean smaller and/or less flavorful fruit, too. Any thoughts? Thanks, Eric |
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- Posted by scottfsmith 6B-7A-MD (My Page) on Fri, Dec 27, 13 at 10:43
| My pawpaws are under a stand of tall trees, they get very little direct sun. I get few fruits but the ones I get taste very good. Since I planted six trees there I get about as many paw paws as I want. Overall I am happy that I can use that space for fruit and keep the more sunny places for trees that require it. Scott |
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- Posted by strudeldog 7 NW GA (My Page) on Fri, Dec 27, 13 at 17:44
| At least it's an opportunity that will produce something in a shade location. We have limited options for fruit there. |
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| I have trees in locations ranging from full sun to no direct sun. Those in full sun are more attractive, fuller trees but don't necessarily bear more or more flavorful fruit than those in partial shade. The full shade ones bear fewer and smaller fruit, and the trees tend to be taller and more spindly. |
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