Carica papaya Sunrise Starter plant Starter plant of this wonderful papaya Sunrise. Pear shared fruit, similar to solo papaya with deep red flesh, weighing 1 to 2 lbs. Has a sweet flavor. Easily grown, this herbaceous tree gets 10 to 12 feet high. Hardy to 32F, likes warm weather for maximum growth. USDA Hardiness zones 10 to 11