KY Champion Pawpaw
KY Champion Pawpaw has a delicious melon/orange flavor with tangy hint of raspberry; Very early ripening
Photo Credits: Woody Walker
$54.99 – $124.99
KY Champion Pawpaw was discovered on the Old Walker Orchard (of the late 1800s) in Richmond, KY by Woody Walker. It produces large, elongated fruit with very durable skin, helping to protect it from bruising and discoloration. The firm, golden orange pulp has a superior melon/orange flavor with a tangy hint of raspberry. Shelf life for KY Champion Pawpaw is especially short but the pulp freezes well and seeds are easier to clean than most. The tree is remarkably resistant and responds well to grafting. Fruit size averages around 8-9 ounces. Ripens very early season. (Needs ‘Overleese’ for consistent pollination; ‘NC-1’ provides moderate pollination.)
* Woody Walker release
* Grown on late 1800s orchard
* Thick skin
* Elongated fruit with firm, golden orange pulp
* Delicious melon/orange flavor with tangy hint of raspberry
* Needs “Overleese” or “NC-1” for pollination
* Very early ripening (Highly 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.
