Canopus Pawpaw
Canopus: The Highest-Yielding Bright Star
Considered one of the most promising recent releases of pawpaw, Canopus checks all the boxes: large fruit size, excellent flavor, fantastic texture, low seed count and prolific production.
Price range: $54.99 through $124.99
Canopus: The Highest-Yielding Bright Star
Another newer cultivar coming out of the breeding work by Tom Wahl of Red Fern Farm in Wapello, IN, “Canopus” is the heaviest producing cultivar he has introduced to date.
A cross between “Shenandoah” x “Susquehanna”, it has all the desirable qualities that are to be expected from such high-quality parentage; large fruit size, excellent flavor and texture, low seed-count, and high productivity.
Among pawpaw enthusiasts, “Canopus” is considered to be one of the most promising new selections of pawpaws available.
Ripens mid-late season (September-early October).
Key Features of Canopus Pawpaw:
- A newer cultivar released by Tom Wahl of Red Fern Farm
- Cross between ‘Shenandoah’ and ‘Susquehanna’
- One of the most promising new selections of pawpaw
- Ripens mid-late season
USDA Zones: 5-8
Spacing: 8-10 foot centers (Requires closer spacing for better pollination.)
Pollination Requirements: Pawpaws require more than 1 cultivar for cross-pollination (This means you need at least two trees with different names. We recommend planting 3 to ensure excellent pollination.)
Grown & Shipped In: 4x4x9 tree pots with advanced root systems
Shipping Season: Spring (dormant) & Autumn (not dormant) – Subject to tree availability
Beautiful Beginnings Pawpaws have highly-developed and extensive root systems that set your tree up for success from the very beginning by helping it to anchor well and grow vigorously with proper care. Trees are also grown and shipped in a way to help them handle transplant stress better and to be able to uptake nutrients more effectively.
