Description
Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, acidic, fertile soils. Will grow in shade but becomes leggy.
Asimina triloba Rappahannock™
(Rappahannock Pawpaw)
Hardiness Zones:
4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
Rappahannock is characterized by medium fruit size with firm flesh, and few seeds (approx 7% by weight). Consistent size and symmetrical shape. This fruit typically exhibits a yellowish color break at picking stage. Flavor is cheerful and very sweet, with a pleasant, lingering aftertaste. This tree has an unusual leaf habit, where the leaf is held horizontal-to-upright, making the fruit more visible under the canopy of leaves
