Wow! Fantastic reply with lots of information regarding the question and some to boot. I will be on the lookout the next time I hit the woods. My wife and I hike quite a bit, and both of us enjoy the outdoors. I grew up in Mississippi but never (to my knowledge) came across a Paw-Paw Tree.

I might try the fruit before I decide whether or not to purchase one for planting in the yard.

Thanks, Oldtimr! I can easily see this will be a nice site for obtaining good info and maybe a few laughs.

Take care!