Tallahatchie Pawpaw®

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Asimina triloba – Tallahatchie Pawpaw

Tallahatchie is the seventh pawpaw introduction from Neal Peterson. Notable for having 5% or fewer seeds and exquisite flavor with floral notes. The silky smooth texture makes it a favorite for pawpaw ice cream and excellent for fresh eating.

Tallahatchie often bears 5 or more fruits in a single cluster, a wonderful characteristic for backyard growers. In larger orchards, thinning may be desirable to even out the harvest, as fruits within a cluster often do not ripen at the same time. Medium to large fruit averages about 9 oz. Ripens mid to late season. Zones 5–8. Space 12–14' circle.

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: Excellent
• Salt Tolerance: Poor
• 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/opinions are always welcome.