Prima 1216

Prima 1216 Pawpaw Tree is a well-known pawpaw variety appreciated for its large fruit, dense creamy flesh and rich exotic flavour. The fruit develops aromatic notes of mango, banana and vanilla, with the smooth texture typical of high-quality pawpaws.

Prima 1216 ripens from late September to early October, making it a later-season variety. The fruit is best eaten fresh when fully ripe, once the flesh becomes soft, fragrant and creamy.

This variety is self-fertile, which makes it particularly interesting for gardens with limited space. However, planting another genetically different pawpaw variety nearby will usually improve pollination and increase yield.

Pawpaw trees are very hardy once established, tolerating temperatures down to around -25°C, and this species is generally not affected by significant disease problems.

Pawpaw trees can be delicate at planting. For best establishment, plant them once growth has started, keep the base weed-free and water during dry periods during the first years after planting. In cooler climates, keeping the soil surface bare and lightly cultivated in spring can help warm the ground and encourage growth.

Our Prima 1216 pawpaw trees are grafted onto seedling pawpaw rootstock and grown in the nursery for three years, with one year of graft growth.