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KSU Atwood Pawpaw

Original price $35.00 - Original price $180.00
Original price
$45.00
$35.00 - $180.00
Current price $45.00

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KSU Atwood Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)

The first cultivar released from Kentucky State University’s breeding program in 2009, KSU Atwood is a large, round pawpaw with a mango-like flavor and excellent taste. It has very little leaf spot and was originally selected from a seedling in Maryland. Named in honor of Rufus B. Atwood, president of Kentucky State University (1929-1962). The fruit has greenish-blue skin, yellow to orange flesh, and few seeds. KSU Atwood is a trademarked variety owned by Kentucky State University.

Plant Characteristics

  • Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Size & Spacing: Medium-sized fruit; space 10-15' apart
  • Pollination: Not self-fertile – requires another pawpaw variety for fruit set
  • Pest Resistance: Excellent
  • Disease Resistance: Excellent
  • Drought Tolerance: Good
  • Heat Tolerance: Very Good
  • Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
  • Sun Tolerance: Very Good
  • Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
  • Shade Tolerance: Good
  • No Spray: Excellent
  • Salt Tolerance: Fair
  • Fresh for Kids: Excellent
  • Deer Resistance: Good
  • Thorns: No
  • Plant Type: Tree
  • Soil Type: Adaptable
  • Edible Type: Fruit

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.

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