Alternatively you can go for more developed options such as American Paw Paw Tree at Fast Growing Trees which start at 1-2ft.

Paw paws are the largest indigenous fruit grown in the continental United States."It's an exotic fruit that isn't exotic! It's native!" says Ted Ruesegger, a retired engineer who is on a one-man ...

Papayas (paw paws) are like a gift from the gods ... For a successful crop, ensure you have a bisexual tree or otherwise you’ll need to grow both male and female trees (see story below).