Our two Paw-Paw saplings at Wellwood Park are growing strong! The paw-paw tree (Asimina triloba) is native to our area and produces the largest edible fruit native to North America, with a size ranging from 3-6 inches in length.native to our area and produces the largest edible fruit native to North America, with a size ranging from 3-6 inches in length. Its fruit, also known as the pawpaw, is a large, edible berry that is often overlooked despite its unique taste and nutrient-rich benefits