Prima 1216 (‘Prima’) Pawpaw
Prima 1216 has a mild, sweet mango/apricot/pineapple/banana flavor with hints of vanilla and marshmallow; Late ripening (NOT recommended for shorter-season, northern-range growers)
$54.99 – $124.99
Prima 1216 pawpaw is a ‘Sunflower’ seedling selected from a planting of 2,000 “Davis” seeds by Domenico Montanari in Italy. It is an exceptionally high quality pawpaw. Improving upon the partially self-fertile characteristic of ‘Sunflower’, it is considered the only reliably self-fertile cultivar at this time, making it an excellent choice for a single-tree planting. (Hand pollination may help with higher fruit set.) The Prima 1216 pawpaw is a precocious and vigorous tree which bears large, 8-10 ounce fruits, with close to 1 pound fruits possible, and has especially durable, rubbery skin that helps minimize bruising from handling. The light blonde-yellow fruit has a creamy silk texture and an aromatic mango/apricot/pineapple/banana flavor with hints of vanilla and marshmallow. The flavor is very sweet and more mild than other pawpaws. Ripens late season.
* Selected in Italy
* “Sunflower” seedling
* Reliably self-fertile cultivar
* Thick skin helps protect from bruising
* Light blonde-yellow flesh
* Creamy silk texture
* Sweet Mango/Apricot/Pineapple/Banana flavor with hints of vanilla and marshmallow
* Mild flavor
* Late ripening (NOT 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.
