KSU Atwood Pawpaw

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.