Maria’s Joy, Pawpaw

This unique, award-winning variety was bred by Jerry Lehman who passed away several years ago. Maria’s Joy is named in honor of Maria Plekhanovna, who guided Jerry and five other American fruit explorers around the former Soviet Union in 1991. It produces abundant crops of very large, delectably sweet and flavorful fruit. Weighing up to 1 pound, the fruit has a wonderful, fruity, banana-like flavor.

Pollinator required – must be planted near a different variety of Pawpaw for cross-pollination and fruit production.