Posted in Edible Landscape, Full Sun, Modified Canopy, Non-native: Human Edible Parts, Part Shade, Perennial, Poor Soil, Small Tree, Subtropical Hot-humid Summer, Water: Average Moisture Papaya (Carica papaya) Duane Tant I identify this as perennial since it can freeze down and resprout. Author: Duane Tant Related Articles Godfrey’s Goldenaster (Chrysopsis godfreyi) Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia) Chaya (Spinach Tree)