Asimina triloba 'Susquehanna'

Susquehanna® Pawpaw is the largest and latest-ripening selection among Peterson Pawpaws, producing exceptionally sweet, richly flavored fruit with minimal seeds. Individual fruits can exceed 1 lb. (Plant Patent #15900). Native to eastern North America, Asimina triloba is the sole member of the custard apple family suited for temperate climates, with tropical relatives like cherimoya and soursop. Its fruit offers a unique banana-like sweetness combined with creamy, custard-textured flesh. Rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, this 3″–6″ greenish-yellow fruit thrives in USDA zone 5, showing impressive cold hardiness. Slow-growing and naturally resistant to pests and diseases, the tree features tropical foliage that turns bright yellow in autumn and represents the largest native American fruit with historical significance and renewed interest in backyard orchards.