'Asterion' is part of Mr. Tom Wahl's 'Shenandoah' X 'Susquehanna' breeding efforts. Also known as his Shenasus series which are named after celestial bodies. Fruit ripens late September through October.

Fruit: Very large; ~17 - 24oz.

Seed: ~7%

Flavor: Banana, mango, and melon

Color at ripeness: Yellowed-green

**Disclaimer: Image of fruit is for illustration purposes only, and is not representative of the listed cultivar**

Works cited:  Asterion Pawpaw Variety. Asiminagrow.com. http://asiminagrow.com/en/variety_pages/variety-asterion.html (accessed 2026-01-28).

Dice, K. (2019, November 26). Pawpaw Scion – Open | Red Fern Farm. Redfernfarm.com. https://redfernfarm.com/index.php/product/pawpaw-scion-wood/