RappahannockTM

Rappahannock is a superior tree for picking fruit from. The fruit is easier to spot among the foliage, because of the horizontal habit of the leaves, and because its fruits typically change to a yellowish-green when they are ready to pick. These are large, beautiful, well-shaped and symmetrical fruits, whether borne singly or in clusters. The flavor is superior as well, very sweet and refreshing. This tree originated as a seedling from a tree in the Blandy Experimental Farm collection. Rappahannock has large fruit (though somewhat smaller the two varieties) with a firm flesh and few seeds (6% by weight). Very vigorous with good yields.

Key Features of the Rappahannock pawpaw:

• Firm flesh
• Good yields
• Fleshy - only 3% seed
• Sweet refreshing flavor
• More regular & uniform shape
• Earlier harvest (some color break plus horizantally held leaves)

Click on the thumbnails to see full size pictures of each variety of fruit and sapling.