Carica papaya ‘Tainung-1’
Carica 'Tainung-1' is a self fertile papaya tree that produces red flesh fruit that is thick, sweet and tasty.
Carica papaya ‘Tainung-1’ is a papaya tree that is self fertile. The fruit is sweet and well flavoured (Brix 1-12%), shape is round to oblong with pointed blossom end and thick, red flesh, weighing about 1.1 kg. Plants are vigorous, prolific and easy to grow with impressive heights of 10 to 15 feet with a 4 to 6 foot spread. Grows well in containers outdoors in a warm location in the summer then moved indoors to avoid winter frost and chill. Good drainage is important. Safest to keep above about 10 degrees Celsius. Photo: Wikipedia.
Common Name: Dwarf Papaya
Family: Caricaceae (The Papaya Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-12
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 10-15'
Width: 8-10'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries: Orange
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geographical Origin: Central and South America
