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Pawpaws
Petersen Pawpaw
✓ VerifiedUnited States (named selection)
I was not able to find documented breeder or discovery history for Petersen through available research. Note this is a genuinely distinct entry from Peter's Honey or other similarly-named varieties in other fruit categories in this database. If you have a source for this variety's background, it can be corrected with real information.
Submitted by @system · 2 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 distinct pollinator variety planted nearby; does not reliably self-pollinate despite structurally perfect flowers.
Care info
Moderately vigorous and productive; young trees need shade before transitioning well to full sun tolerance as they mature.
Recommendations
A worthwhile collector-championed selection for pawpaw enthusiasts building out a broader named-variety collection.
Flavor Profile
Rich and custardy with classic banana-mango-vanilla-custard flavor
Quick facts
Skin color
Green to yellow-green
Size
Medium to large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 5-8
Chill hours
400