A Peterson Pawpaw selected as a seedling from the Blandy Experimental Farm. In cultivation, under full sun, Rappahannock's leaves grow upward, as opposed to the typical shingled downward habit of pawpaws in cultivation. KSU reports that this makes the fruit more visible under the canopy of leaves. Peterson reports firm flesh and sweet flavor, with only 3 percent seed by weight. Although Ron Powell and others have reported poor performance in the Midwest, growers in North Carolina and Louisiana have favorable reviews. Morris says, "Great quality, medium to large fruits, very productive, traits as advertised - low seed count...Fruit keeps well." KSU reports, "This fruit typically exhibits a yellowish color break at picking stage...Fruit size small; averaging 95 g/fruit and 95 fruit per tree at KSU." Ripens Mid-September in Kentucky. The pulp is a brighter yellow, the flavor is medium with a simple clear flavor. Sweet refreshing flavor. More regular & uniform shape.