Valley East (VE-21) Pawpaw
Early-Season Excellence with Exceptional Flavor
VE-21 pawpaw is a Jerry Lehman pawpaw and has a sweetly refined pawpaw flavor; Very Early ripening (Recommended for shorter-season, northern-range growers)
Price range: $54.99 through $124.99
Early-Season Excellence with Exceptional Flavor
The VE-21 pawpaw is a cross between ‘Prolific‘ and ‘Overleese,’ and is a standout cultivar developed by renowned breeder Jerry Lehman of Terre Haute, IN. This high-quality variety combines the best traits of its parent trees, offering exceptional flavor paired with a wonderfully creamy texture. The fruits are medium-large in size, with an appealing light yellow flesh. Ripens very early-season
Key Features of VE-21 Pawpaw:
* Jerry Lehman cultivar
* ‘Prolific’ x ‘Overleese’
* Considered very high quality cultivar
* Medium- Large size fruits
* Light yellow flesh
* Excellent, creamy texture
* Sweet, refined flavor
* Very Early ripening (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.
