Papaya – a giant arborescent plant by spacemonkey Posted: April 3, 2018 Leave a Comment By Ralph E. Mitchell A papaya is not a true tree, but a tree-like or arborescent plant. This large herbaceous plant is relatively short-lived, but can be a great producer of high-quality fruit. I have… Read More Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes Tags: arborescent plant, Fruit, fruit fly, papaya, tropical