Prolific was selected by Corwin Davis, near Bellevue, Michigan, in the mid-1980’s. It is a unique variety in that it usually begins bearing heavily within a couple years after planting.
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The Fruit
Fruit extremely fleshy and dense.
Fruit Quality very good.
Fruit’s skin color when ripe green to faint yellow.
Fruit Flavor very good to excellent. Distinct coconut undertones and slightly bitter black coffee finish.
Fruit texture unique, dense. Almost chewy compared to other varieties.
Flesh color light yellow.
Fruit size medium to medium large.
Production medium to medium-heavy productivity.
Additional information
Botanical name Asimina triloba ‘Prolific’
Aroma fruity.
Grafted Yes. On faster growing, specialty rootstock.
Ripening season late. On average, mid-September to early October. 1st week of October in zone 5.
Mature Height 12-15ft.
Mature Width 12-15ft.
Pollination requirements Plant 2 or more different varieties 8-15ft. apart.
Yield heavy bearing and early tree productivity.
Disease / Insect No major problems with pests or disease
Growth rate fast.
