I like JMorth's idea. Ive tried unsuccessfully to grow paw paws. They do need some kind of shade for the first few years and then grow into the sun. I should think some kind of cover to provide the shade for the young plants to get them through their vulnerable period. And then some kind of open shade situation. Mine got too hot --too much sun, and probably didn't get enough water either. Im still trying.
http://www.fs.fed.us/database/...
According to this description paw paws like to grow in colonies, as do American persimmons.
