fruit tree variety in zone 6a
Shenandoah pawpaw in zone 6a
Shenandoah · Asimina triloba
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 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 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Modified care for zone 6a
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Shenandoah in adjacent zones
Other pawpaw varieties for zone 6a
- 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 6a?
Yes. Shenandoah is recommended for USDA zones 5b through 8a, which includes zone 6a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 6a?
Pawpaw needs 400 to 500 chill hours. Zone 6a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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