I have for sale some seedling Mountain Papaya - CARICA pubescens "Wild Papaya, Chamburo"
These are growing in tall band containers and have very nice root sytems.
$8ea plus actual shipping from Crescent Cit Ca
Runboy7426@aol.com
Description from tradewindsfruit
Description
Fast-growing, herbaceous "tree" very similar to the common papaya, but hardier--withstanding light frosts. One tree may produce up to 50-60 fruits per season.
Hardiness
Hardy to the upper 20's (F).
Growing Environment
Grows to 10-30ft. Culture and care is similar to the papaya. Male and female flowers are borne on either the same plant or different plants, although most plants are dioecious. Naturally grows in a cool tropical-subtropical climate with annual temperatures between 50-75F. Enjoys lots of rainfall.
Propagation
By seeds. Male, female and bisexual plants may sprout.
Uses
Usually cooked or used as a vegetable, but is also edible raw.
Native Range
Native to northern South America in higher elevation areas of the Andes Mountains up to 8000ft+. Occasionally cultivated in Colombia, Bolivia and Peru.