Rappahannock Pawpaw®
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Asimina triloba
Rappahannock is a superior tree for picking fruit from. The fruit is easier to spot among the foliage, because of the horizontal habit of the leaves, and because its fruits typically color up nicely when ripe. These are large, beautiful, well-shaped and symmetrical fruits, whether borne singly or in clusters. The flavor is superior as well, very sweet and refreshing. This tree originated as a seedling from a tree in the Blandy Experimental Farm collection. Rappahannock has large fruit. Very vigorous with good yields.
Key Features of the Rappahannock pawpaw:
Firm flesh
Good yields
Fleshy - only 3% seed
Sweet refreshing flavor
More regular & uniform shape
Earlier harvest (some color break plus horizontally held leaves)
Trademarked by Peterson Pawpaw.
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Pest Resistance | Excellent |
| Disease Resistance | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Very Good |
| Heat Tolerance | Excellent |
| Humidity Tolerance | Excellent |
| Sun Tolerance | Excellent |
| Wet Soil Tolerance | Good |
| Shade Tolerance | Very Good |
| No Spray | Excellent |
| Salt Tolerance | Poor |
| Fresh for Kids | Very Good |
| 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/opinions are always welcome | |