Wells Pawpaw
Original price
$35.00
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Original price
$150.00
Original price
$125.00
$35.00
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$150.00
Current price
$125.00
Asimina triloba ‘Wells’ — Wells Pawpaw
Wells Pawpaw was collected from the wild in Salem, Indiana by David Wells in 1990, and later developed/trialed for cultivation. The fruit ripens in mid to late September, producing medium‑sized fruit (~105 g each). It is hardy in USDA Zones 5–8. Space trees in roughly 10‑ft circles for best growth and pollination.
Plant Characteristics
- Pest Resistance: Excellent
- Disease Resistance: Excellent
- Drought Tolerance: Good
- Heat Tolerance: Excellent
- Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
- Sun Tolerance: Excellent
- Wet Soil Tolerance: Good
- Shade Tolerance: Very Good
- No‑Spray Suitability: Excellent
- Salt Tolerance: Poor
- Fresh‑for‑Kids / Edible Quality: Excellent
- Deer Resistance: Good
- Thorns: No
- Plant Type: Tree
- Soil Type: Adaptable
- Edible Type: Fruit
- Self‑Fertile: No — cross‑pollination with a different pawpaw cultivar is recommended for reliable fruit set.
This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and observations are always welcome.