KSU Benson™ Pawpaw
The KSU Benson™ Pawpaw has a delicious banana/mango/pineapple flavor; Early ripening (recommended for shorter-season, northern-range growers)
Photo Credit: Kentucky State University
$54.99 – $124.99
KSU Benson™ Pawpaw is the second release by Kentucky State University. It is an excellent, high yielding, disease-resistant cultivar. KSU Benson™ Pawpaw produces unusually round, blemish free, medium-large sized fruits. The dark yellow flesh has a pleasantly creamy, custard-like texture and is bursting with a delicious banana/mango/pineapple flavor. This cultivar is a great choice for places with cooler/shorter summers. Ripens early season.
* Second release by Kentucky State University
* Extremely high yielding
* Excellent disease resistance
* Unusually round fruits
* Creamy, custard texture
* Banana/Mango/Pineapple flavor
* Early ripening (recommended for shorter-season, Northern-range growers)
USDA Zones: 5-8
Spacing: 8-10 foot centers (Requires closer spacing for better pollination.)
Other Considerations
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.)
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.
All pawpaws trees are shipped as potted plants in the Spring or early Summer.
