Description
Also called Campbell’s #1
Few seeds and thin skin means more fruit to enjoy! This unique, tropical-tasting treat is great for fresh-eating and desserts. Tree grows well in partial shade and adds interest to the landscape. Dark purple blooms in spring, around April. Lovely gold foliage in fall. Offspring of Davis x Overleese. Cold-hardy. Ripens in late September. Grafted. For proper pollination, plant another pawpaw variety nearby.
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Characteristics
Bloom Color | Purple |
Fruit Color | Yellow |
Fruit Size | Large |
Hardiness Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
Pollination | Pollinator Required |
Ripens/Harvest | September To October |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 7.0 |
Taste | Sweet |
Texture | Soft |
Years to Bear | 3 - 5 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow pawpaw trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
Yes.
Yes, Prolific will work fine, as it has a similar bloom time (April) to NC-1.
i have not a problem with them eating the leaves however i fence mine
because the buck deer in the fall like to rub their antlers on young trees.
if i don't put a wrap or fence the trees the bucks destroy the tree.
I have my 3 planted in the ground and while I think they are quite slow growing trees I do think they like to put their roots deep and seemed to become quite well established early on. I got blooms on my one this year but I’m assuming seeing the other two didn’t bloom to pollinate (plus we got a late frost) that is why I didn’t get any fruit but I’m hopeful for next year. Mine have been planted for 2 years now and I am sone 6b in NY. Hope that helps! I was also reading they like a fair amount of water as they often grew naturally along rivers so I planted mine along a run off ditch and they seem happy. Maybe as pots tend to dry out fast it could use more moisture? Best of luck!!!
Yes if you plant a new tree once it flowers it will serve as a pollinating partner.
That will depend upon which option you choose. Please see the "Choose an option" dropdown menu near the top of the page, which will show you the various sizes/options that are available.
Typically any cultivated variety should work for pollination.
We recommend you try a scratch test: //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/how-to-do-a-scratch-test
If that test determines the tree is no longer living and in need of replacement, please contact our Customer Support Team at 800.325.4180. They'd be happy to help.
For proper pollination, plant another pawpaw variety nearby.
Hi Anna, We are hoping to have more supreme available this coming spring but at this time we do not have a solid ETA on them.
Customer Reviews
Thanks for the great service
I never had this and I want to try it also
Cause I bought two awhile back...and one died...someone ran it over with a lawn mower...so now I need another one.
Supposed to be fewer seeds
I’ve always wanted to have pawpaw trees, and having a NC cultivar with a known pedigree was important to me.