Gardening and Landscaping

  • Hidden Gem of The Forest: Why Pawpaw Trees Matter More Than You Think

    by Emma Formanek

    Tucked into shaded ravines and along quiet creek beds across Indiana is a native tree that’s still flying under the radar: the pawpaw. With its broad, tropical-looking leaves, funky fruit, and surprising ecological significance, it might be one of Indiana’s most fascinating trees, as well as one of the most misunderstood. 

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