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 KSU Atwood™
(Atwood Pawpaw)
Hardiness Zones:
4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
Heavy production, excellent disease resistance and super sweet tropical-flavored fruits make this a champion! Also impressive is it’s medium size 1/4 – 1/2 lb+ fruit and average production of 150 fruits/tree, equaling roughly 40 lbs (about one bushel) of fruit per tree. That’s quite a different story than most of the wild pawpaws you may have come across! The fruits have a good, creamy texture, are sweet, yellow fleshed with a burst of tropical fruit flavor and fruity aroma. KSU Atwood TM is the heaviest producing variety tested at Kentucky State. KSU Atwood also has better than average disease resistance. An excellent first release from the Kentucky State University pawpaw program.
Additional information
| Common Name | Atwood Pawpaw |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Asimina triloba KSU Atwood |
| Container/Amount | 15 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 15 to 20 ft. |
| Width | 15 to 20 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average to moist |
| Blooming Period | Spring |
| Flower Color | purple |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
