{"product_id":"oak-leaf-papaya-vasconcellea-quercifolia","title":"Oak Leaf Papaya - Vasconcellea quercifolia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;rLn2xf_x|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_x\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIABAN\"\u003e\n\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_y\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;rLn2xf_z|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"CCvEPd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_z\" data-wiz-uids=\"rLn2xf_10\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eVasconcellea quercifolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Oak Leaf Papaya) is a small, cold-hardy, fast-growing tree (10-15’) known for producing hundreds of tiny, orange-yellow fruits early winter. These edible-skin fruits offer a mild, sweet, tropical papaya flavor and thrive in full sun with moderate water. It is popular for food forests, often requiring 2–4 plants to ensure both male and female specimens.\u003cspan jsuid=\"rLn2xf_17\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;rLn2xf_17|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"rLn2xf_18,rLn2xf_19\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=rLn2xf_17\/TKHnVd\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sdh_txLbae25Hs_QkPIPm9aNwAk_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;rLn2xf_1c|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAA\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1d\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eKey Characteristics \u0026amp; Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1h\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very similar to traditional tropical papaya, with a fruity, sweet flavor, though sometimes with a slightly peppery or floral note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1l\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAD\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1m\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1n\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically eaten fresh, skin and all, like a small snack or snack fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1o\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAE\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1p\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1q\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly resilient, one of the most cold-hardy and drought-tolerant papayas available, surviving in hardiness zones 10-12.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAF\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1t\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eGrowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires well-drained soil, thrives in full sun, and is ideal for, or can be grown in, containers or small gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1u\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAG\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1v\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1w\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a dioecious plant (separate male and female plants), so purchasing multiple plants is recommended for fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan jsuid=\"rLn2xf_1x\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;rLn2xf_1x|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"rLn2xf_1y,rLn2xf_1z\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=rLn2xf_1x\/TKHnVd\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;rLn2xf_22|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_22\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAJ\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_23\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_27\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_2a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot to protect from wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_2b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAM\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_2c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_2d\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally grows to 10–15 feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_2e\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAhAN\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_2f\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rLn2xf_2g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eFruit Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants can start fruiting within two to three years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nature's Candy Fruit Tree Nursery, LLC","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":47783689683156,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/0806\/3700\/files\/C2F9BA55-9DF8-4E59-8468-4E05DCF8EABC.png?v=1775965425","url":"https:\/\/naturescandyfruittrees.com\/products\/oak-leaf-papaya-vasconcellea-quercifolia","provider":"Nature's Candy Fruit Tree Nursery, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}