'Sunflower' is an old friend among pawpaw breeders. Selected by Mr. Milo Gibson in Kansas. It has produced many excellent offspring including 'Prima' (1216). This cultivar is believed to be self-fertile, though KSU has conflicting information on this. Fruits ripen mid-September through October.

Fruit: Medium-large; ~5.5oz.

Seed: Reported to have low seed-weight

Flavor: Very sweet, classic pawpaw flavor; does have a mildly bitter aftertaste

Color at ripeness: Yellow with a bit of green

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

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

Asimina triloba “Sunflower” (Sunflower Pawpaw) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. (2025). Ncsu.edu. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/asimina-triloba-sunflower/