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Rappahannock Pawpaw
Peterson Pawpaws
Rappahannock is a Peterson Pawpaws variety, bred by Neal Peterson, early to mid season, ripening September into October.
- Flavor
- Sweet and refreshing with a simple, not-too-strong character
- Size
- Large
- Seed
- Very fleshy (~3-6% seed by weight)
- Ripening
- Early to mid season, ripening September into October
- Productivity
- Productive
- Notes
- Brighter-yellow flesh; the tree holds its leaves unusually horizontal. Firm, creamy-yellow flesh.
What growers say
Rappahannock pawpaw draws praise for a clean, refreshing flavor with no strong aftertaste; one grower ranks it among the best they have tasted and singles out its great texture. The taste is sweet and simple rather than intense, with firm creamy-yellow flesh. Growers also note its distinctive upright growth habit, and it ripens early to mid-season from September into October.
I grow Rappahannock, and it's one of my favorites of the ones I've tasted. No strong aftertaste and great texture too.
It has a different growth habit than most pawpaws, with a lot of upright growth throughout the tree.
Where to buy Rappahannock pawpaw trees
Rappahannock pawpaw is sold out at all 5 nurseries PawpawMap confirmed as of Oct 7, 2026, out of 6 that ship it. Grafted pawpaws sell out fast; get notified when it is back.
- Edible LandscapingSold outconfirmed Oct 7, 2026 view listing
- One Green WorldSold outconfirmed Oct 7, 2026 view listing
- Perry PermacultureSold outconfirmed Oct 7, 2026 view listing
- Planting Justice (formerly Rolling River Nursery)Sold outconfirmed Oct 7, 2026 view listing
- Restoring EdenSold outconfirmed Oct 7, 2026 view listing
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Nursery
Grafted pawpaw trees are local pickup only. Also sells pawpaw seeds and scionwood; contact the nursery for what they will mail.
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Fruitwood Nursery
ShipsFamily permaculture nursery on the Klamath River; mail-orders roughly 39 named pawpaw scionwood cultivars (Mango, Davis, Lehmans Choice, Potomac, Susquehanna and more) with live stock counts.
Nursery
One Green World
Ships In stockShips to all 50 states; many varieties sell by email announcement rather than open stock; retail yard open daily.
Nursery
Perry Permaculture
Ships In stockGrafted pawpaw trees ship in fall (~October); one of two MI Peterson-pawpaw licensees.
Nursery
Operates the former Rolling River Nursery; around 25 pawpaw varieties; ships nationwide.
PricingSeedlings $18
Nursery
Restoring Eden
Ships In stockNursery and garden center; pawpaw among berries, exotics, and cold-hardy citrus; ships plants year-round.
Nursery
Grafted Peterson/KSU trees; sells out fast each season.
PricingGrafted trees $45
Nursery
Grafted Peterson and KSU pawpaw cultivars, pickup from mid-June; some trees sold or shipped via eBay; hosts NOFA-NJ workshops.
Pricing$110 to $160
Related cultivars
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Shenandoah
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Susquehanna
Rich and very sweet with a firm, almost buttery texture and a strong pawpaw character
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Wabash
Sweet with excellent, complex flavor
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Allegheny
Sweet, creamy banana-custard flavor with a hint of citrus
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Potomac
Sweet and smooth with a rich taste
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Tallahatchie
Sweet with a well-balanced, complex flavor, a pleasant aroma and floral notes
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