Pawpaws
Forget pumpkins and apples - fall belongs to the Pawpaw, Ohio’s tropical native fruit
September 17, 2025
9 min
When most people think of tropical fruit, they picture mangoes, guavas, and papayas, along with rainforests, palm trees, and island breezes. Southeastern Ohio doesn’t typically make the list, however, the region is home to a tropical native fruit that gains attention each year for its uniqueness and flavor - the pawpaw.
