Paw Paw KSU Atwood (Asimina triloba)
Introducing the Paw Paw KSU Atwood™, a remarkable grafted tree from Logee's, celebrated for its exceptional productivity and delightful fruit. As the inaugural cultivar from the Kentucky State University breeding program, it consistently delivers heavy yields, often surpassing 150 fruits per tree. Each medium-sized fruit boasts a creamy, sweet flavor, ripening reliably mid-season. This hardy plant thrives in zones 5-9 and requires cross-pollination with another Paw Paw variety to ensure fruit set. Plants are shipped at 8"-12" tall and typically begin fruiting within 2-3 years.
$49.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
995
/ 1377
#995 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Hardiness Zone
59
/ through
Who it's for
- Superior Fruit Quality
- Excellent Cold Hardiness
- Natural Pest Resistance
Who should skip it
- Cross-Pollination Necessity
- Extremely Short Shelf Life
- Slow Establishment and Production
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
5 through 9
Grows To Height
12-25 feet
Ripening Time
Mid-season
Fruit Size
Medium
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Plant Type
Grafted Tree Pot
Bloom Season
Spring
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Features
- Exceptional heavy crop yields
- Sweet and creamy fruit flavor
- Reliable mid-season ripening
- First cultivar from KSU breeding
- Requires cross-pollination for fruit
- Hardy garden plant
- Grafted tree for faster fruiting
What customers say
Buyers express high satisfaction with the initial quality and health of the Paw Paw KSU Atwood specimen received from Logee's. The nursery's reputation for careful packaging ensures robust, well-rooted plants arrive vibrant and ready for planting. Expert growers highly value the genetic integrity of this desirable cultivar, recognizing its superior fruit potential. While some novice buyers note the slow initial growth rate typical for Paw Paws, the overall sentiment among informed customers remains strongly positive. They emphasize the excellent establishment success and premium quality over immediate gratification, despite the higher price point associated with specialty cultivars.
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