In a message dated 2/3/2010 7:41:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, rharrison922@yahoo.com writes:
At 220' of elevation in NW FL I never tried to shade my pawpaws. They grow fine. They get some morning shade where they are, though--from pecan trees. They are bearing now.
Richard, did you start them from seed? Mortality rate of persimmon started from seed in full sun is very low.
Jerry