I planted a couple of pawpaw trees last winter. They have only grown about 4-5 inches this year, but I do have mine in fairly heavy shade. I have read so many stories about full sun scorching them, although I think I gave mine too much shade. If I had to do it over again I would grow them in containers the first year to gradually get them used to some sun.
I'm ready for spring too, but I really wished it would get cooler for a couple more months. I hate to see my fruit trees start blooming too early only to have the blossoms get zapped by a cold front.

I was just thinking the same thing about the cold weather. So many of the things growing in my yard are sprouting out. I know we have the coldest weather in January and February, sometimes even in March. I know everything is going to get killed back.

So you would suggest that I plant the paw paw trees in containers for the first year. This could be a good idea since I want to plant them in full sun.

Well, if they were in containers you could put them in the sun and if they stated looking kinda ratty you could easily move them to some shade. If you do go ahead and put them in the ground in full sun, you may have to put up some shade cloth during the hottest times of the day (at least for the first year).

Appreicate the advise. I think I will have to pot them because here is the southeast corner of Alabama the sun gets real hot during the summer.

Pawpaws are naturally understory trees, they appreciate the shade of larger trees nearby. You can get them used to full sun, but it has to be done gradually. They are most sensitive to sunscald when young.