TYPES OF PAPAYA

Papaya Tree - Live Small Tree in 2.5 inch pot
Papaya Tree - Live Small Tree in 2.5 inch pot. Plant is about 5 to 8 inches tall. Growing papaya trees is a great way to enjoy these exotic fruits every year. Papaya trees grow best in USDA growing zones 9 and 10. If you are lucky enough to live in these regions, learning how to grow a papaya tree should likely come naturally. Papaya (Carica papaya) is native to Central America and exists in tropical and subtropical areas throughout the world. This large, short-lived perennial plant with a singl