Tallahatchie® Pawpaw Tree
Description
A favorite for making pawpaw ice cream. The Tallahatchie® Pawpaw has a distinctive exquisite flavor with a very smooth texture. It has very few seeds and tends to bear large impressive clusters. Thinning is required. Grafted. For proper pollination, plant another pawpaw variety nearby.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Purple |
| Fruit Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Pollinator Required |
| Ripens/Harvest | September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Mild, Sweet |
| Texture | Smooth |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 3 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 9
My Hardiness Zone
6B
Based on your zip code, 43215
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best 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.