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Asimina triloba 'Susquehanna™Grafted'
Susquehanna™Grafted Pawpaw
'Susquehanna' is an outstanding pawpaw. Large fruits with rich, sweet flavor, exceptional fleshiness, and firm buttery texture. An especially beautiful ornamental specimen tree in the home landscape.
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Very fleshy fruit with only 3% seed |
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Large fruits have sweet, rich flavor |
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Firm, buttery texture |
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Exceptional landscape specimen |
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Responds well to pruning |
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A Peterson variety |
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| 14503 | S3-3 RPM | 0 | 0 |
| 15291 | 4x4 S2 | 228 | 0 |
More about Asimina triloba 'Susquehanna™Grafted':
This tree originated as a seedling from the collection of the Blandy Experimental Farm. It has the largest fruit of our three varieties, sometimes weighing over a pound. Fruits have a firm texture similar to avocado and a thicker skin than other varieties.
Firm textured fruits of 'Susquehanna' are less fragile than other pawpaw varieties. It has the fewest seeds of any variety (3% by weight). Moderate to good yields. Responds well to pruning.
Susquehanna™Grafted Pawpaw Growing and Maintenance Tips:
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 |
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Spread:15-20 Feet |
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Hardiness Zone:5 - 9 |
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