Plant Paw Paw trees. One of the increasingly popular trees to add into the landscape design is the Paw Paw. Not since Pogo, has there hardly been a mention of this bizarre fruit, but now there is a strong interest in large scale Paw Paw orchards. The fruit has a sweet banana custard-like taste. In the landscape design, Paw Paw makes a nice medium-sized tree for the shaded areas. This is an easy to read guide that will help with planting, fertilizing, and more information.