Pawpaw, 'Wabash'

Variety description: Flavor sweet and rich. Texture medium firm, creamy, smooth. Flesh color yellow to orangish. Fruit size typically 8-12 oz. Good productivity. A favorite of those who have tasted it at the KSU orchard.

Site requirements: Full sun location with evenly moist soil. Pawpaws will grow in the shade but fruit set will be poor.

Size at maturity: Trees can be maintained at about 15' tall. Pawpaws sucker readily.

Pests and diseases: None.

Hardiness: Native from New York west to southeastern Nebraska, and south to northern Florida and eastern Texas. Will grow in USDA zones 5-9.

Plant size: Grafted tree, about 1-2' tall with a well developed root system. 

When we ship: Available for late summer/early fall 2021 shipping. Potted plants also available at the nursery late summer/ early fall.

Shipping restrictions: None.