Papaya Tree ‘Emma’ (Carica papaya)
This select papaya
seedling was found
in Mexico and it’s ideal
for container gardeners
because of its natural dwarf
growth habit. ‘Emma’s’
fruit is about 6” long and
might be elongated or
round. It’s the perfect single
serving size. The inner
fruit is reddish, with few
seeds and very sweet and
tasty. Even people who
don’t like papaya enjoy the
taste of this fruit. It flowers
in spring with fruit ripening
in fall. If you’re a northern
grower, it’s best to transplant
into a 3-gallon pot
once you receive the plant
to let it grow to its full potential. In a year or two, it should graduate to a
7-gallon pot. Gardeners in southern zones can plant ‘Emma’ directly in
the garden. ‘Emma’ is a prolific fruiter.