Caspian Pawpaw Tree | Naturally Grown

Hardy, extremely productive selection from northwestern Missouri. Produces large 8- 18 oz fruits (over one pound!). Low seed weight, especially for the huge size fruits. Taste is sweet and fruity with a great smooth texture and no bitter aftertaste found in less quality pawpaws. Discovered in northwestern Missouri by Tyler Halvin and named after his youngest son. This selection from the northern native range and is well suited for shorter growing seasons, along with 'Halvin'. NATURALLY GROWN Pollination: An Ultra-Select seedling pawpaw or any other grafted cultivar or seedling pawpaw tree will pollinate it. For good pollination, plant trees 8-15 ft away from each other only. Pawpaws are not male and female, but rather have "male and female" flower parts on each flower. Every tree is capable of bearing fruit if pollinated well with pollen from another genetically different pawpaw tree. Hand pollination results in heaviest fruit set. Resistant to: This cultivar shows resistance to fruit cracking caused by Phylosticta. Pawpaws are generally remarkably disease and insect resistant. See our pawpaw growing article for full information. http://peaceful.local/pawpaw-frequently-asked-questions/ Ripening: Mid Season Site requirements: Full sun location for best fruit production. Pawpaws will grow in shade but produce much less fruit. Pawpaws tolerate a range of soil types provided the planting location is well drained and there is heavy mulch and plenty of fertilizer and water. Protected locations, such as on the South, East or West side of a building is ideal on very windy sites and is recommended. Size at maturity: 15-20′ tall and wide, depending on location, care and pruning to reduce height. We recommend heading them at about 8-10 ft tall and removing suckers, both of which keep the trees very manageable and small. Hardiness: USDA zones 5-9. (Estimate) Plant size: Grafted, with an excellent root system. CHOOSE SIZE Shipped March-October only. Sorry, we cannot ship pawpaws to : FL, ID, CA, TX, AZ, NM, NV, OR, WA, CO.