Description

PAWPAW ‘RAPPAHANNOCK’

This small Native tree is prized for its edible fruit. Relished by many animals, with a banana-custard like flavor, they are a good source of Vitamins A and C. The Pawpaw is a larval host for the Zebra Swallowtail and Pawpaw Sphinx. It has a unique tropical appearance and makes a good specimen as well as an understory tree. ‘Rappahannock’ bears excellent quantity of sweet firm fruit early in the season.

• Full Sun to Shade and Moist, Fertile Well Drained Soils
• 15 to 20 Ft Small Suckering Tree
• Largest North American Native Fruit