Pawpaw ‘Maria’s Joy’ (Asimina triloba)

The newest introduction from the KSU breeding progrram, this unique and attractive variety features very large flavorful fruit with sweet and delicious custard-like flesh. KSU – Chappell™ fruit weighs up to 1 pound each and the tree is very vigorous and easy to grow.

These American natives bear large fruit with a custard-like texture and exotic, fruity flavor. Pawpaw are slow growing with tropical looking foliage that can reach 1 foot in length. Happy in sun or partial shade. Pawpaw is hardy to minus 25 degrees F, and likes well-drained soil. A combination of at least two varieties are generally necessary for best fruit production. Fruit ripens in fall.

*Photo from Northwoods Nursery