NC-1 Pawpaw
A Reliable Choice for Northern Growers
NC-1 pawpaw has a sweet banana/mango flavor with hints of melon; Early ripening (Highly recommended for shorter-season, northern-range growers)
Price range: $54.99 through $124.99
A Reliable Choice for Northern Growers
NC-1 pawpaw was Introduced by Doug Campbell of Ontario, Canada in 1976. It is a tried and true favorite, especially for those in the northern growing range of pawpaws.
A ‘Davis’ x ‘Overleese‘ cross, it produces medium-sized fruit with a nice dense, buttery texture and a mild, sweet banana/mango flavor with hints of melon.
While not as highly producing as some other varieties, NC-1 pawpaw is a cold-hardy, reliable variety that will produce delicious, excellent quality fruits in zone 5. Ripens early season.
Key Features of NC-1 Pawpaw:
* Originates from Ontario, Canada
* Cold-Hardy
* Child of “Overleese’ pawpaw
* Bears consistent crops in zone 5
* Dense, buttery texture
* Sweet banana/mango flavor with hints of melon
* 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.)
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.
