Wabash Pawpaw®

Asimina triloba – Wabash

The Wabash variety of pawpaw is known for its fleshy fruit, containing approximately 6% seed by weight. The fruit has a smooth, firm, and creamy texture with a yellow to orangish color. Its flavor is sweet and rich, making it a favorite among those who have tasted it at the Kansas State University orchard. Wabash is recognized for its excellent productivity, typically producing fruit in the 8–12 oz range. This variety is trademarked by Peterson Pawpaw.

Plant Characteristics:

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Fair
• Heat Tolerance: Excellent
• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Very Good
• Shade Tolerance: Very 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
• Self-Fertile: No

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