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Carica papaya 'Solo'

Family Caricaceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 4.5 - 7.5 m (15 - 25 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 2.4 m (3 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The tender perennial Carica papaya 'Solo' (papaya) is repeat-blooming and bears pale yellow blossoms. The showy glossy foliage is deep green in colour, bold in texture and evergreen. Carica papaya 'Solo' (papaya) bears showy and spotted fruit. This plant has smooth stems. A specimen plant, Carica papaya 'Solo' (papaya) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Container, culinary, fruit, specimen and tropical.
Cautions With its very fast growth rate, Carica papaya 'Solo' (papaya) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.