Collection Status: Cultivar is present at AFFN
Planted on Jul 14, 1905
Common Name: Pawpaw
Parental Cross:
Geographic Origin: Virginia
Finder/Creator: Neal Peterson
Known Sources: Stark Brothers
Alternative Names:
Notes: Discovered 1990. Released 2004. A Peterson Pawpaws selection and seedling tree grown from the collection at the Blandy Experimental Farm. KSU reports, “Fruit has few seeds, very fleshy, medium yellow flesh; thickish skin; this variety is less fragile than most,” with few seeds, approximately 4 percent by weight. “Ripens late September in Kentucky. Fruit size large; averaging 185 g/fruit and 40 fruit per tree at KSU.” John Brittain reports, “Very large fruit, mid-late season ripening, moderate yields; very sweet rich flavor, firm buttery texture, few seeds.” “Those Susquehanna, they’re about the best,” says Alabama grower Dale Brooks. And Neal Peterson says, “Susquehanna is without a doubt my personal favorite – if I had to choose one.” Patented 2004. Responds well to pruning. Peterson favorite, like a mango, can ripen over 1 week.; Phyllosticta resistance: susceptible, Fruit Shape: plump, Freestone: yes, Seediness: low 3%, Self-fruitful: no, Prizes: OHP 2009, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2023