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Pawpaws
IXL Pawpaw
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IXL was developed by Michigan breeder Corwin Davis — the same breeder behind Davis, Prolific, and Sunflower — and dates to 1976.
Submitted by @system · 10 days ago
Counts toward the overall Top Tier Fruit list — every category's votes are compared the same way.
Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
~400 hours
Pollination
Needs a genetically different pawpaw variety nearby.
Care info
A long-documented cultivar with a real place in the historical pawpaw literature.
Recommendations
A good choice for collectors interested in older, well-documented pawpaw genetics.
Flavor Profile
Good classic pawpaw flavor in a decent-sized fruit
Quick facts
Skin color
Green
Size
Medium to large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
400