fruit tree variety in zone 5b
Shenandoah pawpaw in zone 5b
Shenandoah · Asimina triloba
- Zone
- 5b -15°F to -10°F
- Growing season
- 165 days
- Chill needed
- 400 to 500 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 150 to 180
The verdict
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About Shenandoah
Mild tropical flavor, less of the funky aftertaste some pawpaws have; smooth custard texture, low seed count. Best entry-level cultivar for new pawpaw growers.
Critical timing for zone 5b
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Common challenges in zone 5b
- ▸ Plum curculio
- ▸ Codling moth
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
Modified care for zone 5b
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Shenandoah in adjacent zones
Other pawpaw varieties for zone 5b
- NC-1
Sweet, mild banana-mango flavor; cold-hardy selection from northern stock. Reliable in zone 5.
- Sunflower
Custard texture, tropical mango-banana flavor; eat fresh with a spoon, or freeze pulp for smoothies and baking…
- Susquehanna
Rich, complex flavor with vanilla-pear notes; large fruit, low seed count. Considered one of the best-tasting …
Frequently asked questions
- Will Shenandoah pawpaw grow in zone 5b?
Yes. Shenandoah is recommended for USDA zones 5b through 8a, which includes zone 5b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 5b?
Pawpaw needs 400 to 500 chill hours. Zone 5b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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