'Shenandoah' is consistently ranked as the most popular Peterson Pawpaw. Fruit has smooth texture, sweet fruity flavor and yields good crops of large fruit with few seeds. Texture is firmer than wild pawpaws but softer than other varieties.
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Good Yields |
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Sweet mild flavor |
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Fleshy - only 6% seed |
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Succulent, smooth texture |
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Most popular Peterson variety |
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Responds well to pruning |
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| 14502 | S3-3 RPM | 0 | 0 |
| 15290 | 4x4 S2 | 131 | 0 |
This tree originated as a seedling of 'Overleese' and has many characteristics that are superior to its parent.
'Shenandoah' responds well to pruning.Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability.
For best fruit production, grow in moist, moderately acid soil.
For a delicious and unique dessert, try the recipe for
Pawpaw Cheesecake, just one of the great, "wild" recipes found on the Missouri Department of Conservation's website.
Height:15-20 Feet |
Spread:15-20 Feet |
Hardiness Zone:5 - 9 |
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