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
Additional information
| Common Name | Rappahannock Pawpaw |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Asimina triloba 'Rappahannock' |
| 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 |
