Prolific pawpaw
Prolific pawpaw is recommended for warm-winter growers by Texas A&M AgriLife; the source gives no chill-hour number.
Last updated
- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 5-8 (general guide for pawpaw)
- Pollination
- Needs two unrelated varieties (Harris Co. AgriLife)
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- Not in LSU Pub 1884 table
- Notes
- Harris: marginal on the Gulf coast (chill)
- Sources
- harris.agrilife.org
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
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Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edible Landscaping Prolific Pawpaw | $38.00 | Quart 4 sizes, $38.00–$150.00 | In stock | View |
| Stark Bro's Prolific Pawpaw Tree | $65.99 | standard | Sold out | View |
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From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other pawpaw varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower | Not rated | 5-8 | listed | |
| Wells | Not rated | 5-8 | listed | |
| Rebecca's | Not rated | 5-8 | listed | |
| Mango | Not rated | 5-8 | listed |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Prolific pawpaw need?
Texas A&M AgriLife doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Prolific pawpaw need a pollinator?
Needs two unrelated varieties (Harris Co. AgriLife).
What USDA zones suit Prolific pawpaw?
Zones 5-8 as a general guide for pawpaw.
Where can I buy Prolific pawpaw?
We found it at 2 online nurseries on our last check, 1 with it in stock, from $38.00. See the price table above.