Paw Paw

Sweet
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.