Pawpaw Victoria

The "Victoria" cultivar is a medium-sized azimina, reaching a height of 3 to 4 meters and featuring a narrow pyramidal crown. The tree is characterized by vigorous growth and a medium-density crown, which ensures good ventilation and light transmission. The bark is smooth with a gray shade, shoots are thin and rounded, while leaves are large, inversely ovoid, dark green with a matte surface.

The fruits of the "Victoria" cultivar are elongated, about 120 mm long and 65 mm wide. Fruit mass ranges from 200 to 250 grams, sometimes reaching up to 380 g depending on growing conditions. The color scale at maturity is greenish-yellow, while the flesh is yellow-orange, juicy, and creamy. The fruit taste is sweet with a pronounced aroma, making them attractive both for consumers and for processing.

The cultivar is distinguished by high disease resistance and frost hardiness, allowing for cultivation in regions with a cold climate. "Victoria" is self-fertile and has free pollination, which increases the yield – up to 25–28 kg per tree. Fruits can be stored without refrigeration for 6–8 days, while the ripening period occurs in late September, extending the harvest season.