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'Overleese' Pawpaw

'Overleese' was a wild-selected tree from Indiana by Mr. W.B. Ward in 1950. Despite how long ago this selection was found it remains a wonderful selection. Ripens late Summer to early Fall

Fruit: Medium - Large; ~6oz. Creamy texture with yellow flesh

Seed: Reported to have low seed-weight

Flavor: Sweet and mild with a prominent melon flavor

Color at ripeness: Green; no color-break

Works cited: Kentucky State University | 2009 Pawpaw Cultivars and Grafted Tree Sources. (2024). Kysu.edu. https://www.kysu.edu/academics/college-ahnr/school-of-anr/pawpaw/2009-pawpaw-cultivars-and-grafted-tree-sources.php

pawpaw trees for sale. (2018). Nuttrees.net. http://www.nuttrees.net/pawpaw.html

Image credit: Asimina triloba 'Overleese'. Close up of fruit. Edible Landscaping. CC BY 2.0

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