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Allegheny Pawpaw

Peterson Pawpaws

Allegheny is a Peterson Pawpaws variety, bred by Neal Peterson, early to mid season, ripening in late summer, earlier than most pawpaws.

Flavor
Sweet, creamy banana-custard flavor with a hint of citrus
Size
Medium-large, up to about 8 oz (225 g)
Seed
Moderate seed (~8% seed by weight)
Ripening
Early to mid season, ripening in late summer, earlier than most pawpaws
Productivity
Precocious and productive
Notes
Creamy-yellow flesh; its earlier ripening suits cooler, shorter-season gardens

What growers say

Allegheny pawpaw earns strong loyalty for its taste, which growers describe as a well-balanced blend of tropical notes, mango-and-avocado for some, a cantaloupe, banana and fruity mix for others. Several rank it among their very favorites, ahead of Shenandoah and PA Golden. Its early-to-mid-season ripening and creamy-yellow flesh make it a useful pick for shorter, cooler-season gardens.

Among those, my favorite is Allegheny (mango avocado taste and texture; early ripening), followed by Shenandoah (like banana pudding) and then PA Golden.

Source

Allegheny - difficult to pin down in terms of flavor. Came to the conclusion that it has a very well balanced mix of all 3 flavors (cantaloupe/banana/fruity).

Source

Drawn from grower discussions on growingfruit.org

Where to buy Allegheny pawpaw trees

PawpawMap found Allegheny pawpaw trees in stock at 2 of 11 nurseries as of Oct 7, 2026, out of 14 that ship it.

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Blue Oak Horticulture

Taylors, SC

Seedling and grafted pawpaw trees sold at the nursery on seasonal open days; no shipping.

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Edible Landscaping

Ships

Afton, VA

Grafted named varieties plus seedlings; plants ship potted year-round; nursery open daily.

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England's Orchard and Nursery

McKee, KY

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

Ships

Orleans, CA

Family 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.

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Logee's

Ships

Danielson, CT

Mail-order since 1892; pawpaw in the hardy outdoor line; hardiness-zone guidance in the store.

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One Green World

Ships In stock

Portland, OR

Ships to all 50 states; many varieties sell by email announcement rather than open stock; retail yard open daily.

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Peaceful Heritage Nursery

Ships

Stanford, KY

Kentucky-grown grafted trees, seedlings, seed, and scionwood; licensed to propagate KSU cultivars.

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Perry Permaculture

Ships In stock

Perry, MI

Grafted pawpaw trees ship in fall (~October); one of two MI Peterson-pawpaw licensees.

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Raintree Nursery

Ships

Morton, WA

Mail-order bare-root and potted stock; 18+ pawpaw varieties in a dedicated category.

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Restoring Eden

Ships In stock

SeaTac, WA

Nursery and garden center; pawpaw among berries, exotics, and cold-hardy citrus; ships plants year-round.

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Sleepy Gap Pawpaws

Arden, NC

Grafted Peterson/KSU trees; sells out fast each season.

PricingGrafted trees $45

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Trees of Joy

Ships In stock

Bethlehem, PA

Grafted pawpaw available late April; ships trees, seeds, and fresh-pawpaw boxes nationwide.

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West Farm Nursery

Branchburg, NJ

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

Peterson Pawpaws

Shenandoah

Mid season, ripening in September

Mild, sweet and mellow with a custardy texture; an easy introduction to pawpaw for new tasters

Peterson Pawpaws

Susquehanna

Late season

Rich and very sweet with a firm, almost buttery texture and a strong pawpaw character

Peterson Pawpaws

Wabash

Mid season, ripening in late summer to early fall

Sweet with excellent, complex flavor

Peterson Pawpaws

Rappahannock

Early to mid season, ripening September into October

Sweet and refreshing with a simple, not-too-strong character

Peterson Pawpaws

Potomac

Mid to late season, ripening in late summer to early fall

Sweet and smooth with a rich taste

Peterson Pawpaws

Tallahatchie

Mid to late season, ripening mid to late September in Maryland

Sweet with a well-balanced, complex flavor, a pleasant aroma and floral notes

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