Broadleaf Dwarf Papaya Plant - Tropical Tree with Stunning Foliage Everglades Farm

Broadleaf Dwarf Papaya Plant - Tropical Tree with Stunning Foliage

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  • Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
  • Multiple size options to match your preference
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Size (Measurement Includes Container)
Pick the size that fits your goal
Smaller Sizes (1 gal)

Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.

Medium Sizes (3 gal)

Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.

Larger Sizes (7+ gal)

Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.

Largest Size (15 gal)

Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.

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What arrives at your door
  • A live tree in the size you selected
  • Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
  • Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
  • After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
  • Growth: Fast
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Mature height: 6–8 ft
  • Mature width: 4–6 ft
  • Lifespan: 5–10 years
Full product details

Transform your garden into a tropical paradise with the Carica papaya 'Broadleaf'. This striking papaya tree is not only renowned for its delicious, succulent fruit but also for its impressive, large lobed leaves that create a lush, exotic ambiance in any landscape. Ideal for gardeners looking to add a unique specimen or accent plant, this fast-growing tree can reach heights of 10 to 15 feet, making it a focal point in your garden.

Benefits:

  • Delicious Fruit: Enjoy fresh papayas right from your garden, perfect for smoothies, salads, or as a healthy snack.
  • Ornamental Appeal: The broad, star-shaped leaves provide a dramatic touch to your outdoor space and can enhance the aesthetic of any garden.
  • Fast Growth: This tree grows quickly, allowing you to enjoy its beauty and fruit in no time.

Features:

  • Height: 4 to 8 feet
  • Spread: 5 to 7 feet
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 9B to 11
  • Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates acidic to slightly alkaline conditions.
  • Light Needs: Thrives in full sun for optimal fruit production.

Care Instructions:
To ensure healthy growth and abundant fruiting, plant your Broadleaf Papaya in full sun and provide consistent moisture. Regular fertilization will support its rapid growth and fruit development.

Bring home the Carica papaya 'Broadleaf' today and enjoy the dual benefits of beautiful foliage and delicious fruits!

 

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Key Features

The broadleaf papaya plant features large, lobed leaves, produces fragrant, small yellow flowers, and bears sweet, juicy, pear-shaped fruits that are typically orange or yellow when ripe.

Special considerations

Broadleaf papaya trees require well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and protection from frost, necessitating special care and warm tropical conditions.

Growing and Care Instructions

Broadleaf papaya thrives in well-draining, fertile soil with regular watering; requires full sun, tolerates temperatures between 70-90°F, benefits from balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks, and should be pruned to remove dead leaves and promote airflow.

  • Fertilizing

    Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

  • Watering

    Water regularly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun to partial shade.

Type Fruit-bearing
Lifespan 5–10 years
Growth Fast
Max Height 6–8 ft
Max Width 4–6 ft
USDA Growing Zone 9-11 map showing suitable planting regions

10-11 Container / 9-11 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 32 F°)

★★★★★
11/07/2025
Mark R. Verified

Healthy, full, and worth recommending

I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.

The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.

I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.

Thank you so much!

Mark R.