Type
productive, needs pollinizer
Pawpaw variety
Overleese Pawpaw
An older, reliable cultivar known for large fruit and good production. The flesh is sweet and custardy.
Season
early fall
Best for
fresh eating
About Overleese
Overleese is an older pawpaw cultivar with medium to large fruit, relatively few seeds, and excellent flavor. It has been important as a parent in later pawpaw selections.
Growing Overleese Pawpaw
Overleese needs a genetically distinct pollinizer nearby for reliable fruit set. Give young trees protection from intense sun and maintain even soil moisture, then harvest soft fruit in late summer to early fall.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all pawpaw, see the complete guide.
How to grow PawpawOther pawpaw varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.