Description
Dark red with prominent lenticels and a little russeting, Paw Paw’s yellow flesh is crisp, moderately juicy, and mostly sweet in flavor, with a hint of tartness. It is a good keeper.
Discovered: Mid-1800s, Michigan
Parentage: Unknown
Harvest: None
History
Paw Paw was named for Paw Paw, Michigan, where it was discovered in the mid-1800s.