{"title":"Persimmon Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicious, home-grown Persimmon harvests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/files\/6469474235_4aeb5817af_b_1024x1024.jpg?v=1561932251\" alt=\"Persimmon Trees\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted, grown and nurtured for success, our Persimmon Trees offer home-grown taste and easy benefits in your own backyard. With these Persimmons, year-over-year harvests and effortless long-term growth are a promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow Persimmon Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecific planting directions depend on the variety, but all must be grown in the proper growing zones (or grown indoors). The most important factors for your Persimmon will be sunlight and watering needs. They generally prefer well-drained soil and full sun, or 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day, but exact instructions will depend on the variety you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd planting your Persimmons is hassle-free. Find an area with well-drained soil or select a container large enough to accommodate your tree’s root ball, place your tree and back fill the soil. Finally, water the surrounding soil to settle your tree’s roots and mulch to conserve moisture for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant Persimmon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally, you should plant your Persimmon Trees in early spring. However, you can also plant your trees in pots to stay on the porch or move indoors nearly any time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fuyu-persimmon-tree","title":"Fuyu Persimmon Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDon't Wait 9 Years for Persimmons\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmazing Flavor and Long Shelf Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Fuyu persimmons are sweet and non-astringent. You won't have to set them out for weeks, waiting for them to ripen. You can \u003cstrong\u003eeat them right off the tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, like a sweet apple. Fuyu is the most popular persimmon in the world, accounting for 80% of the market. A mature Persimmon tree can produce over \u003cstrong\u003e300 lbs of fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Your Persimmons will typically start to ripen in September and can stay on the tree through the end of the year. Fuyu can then store for several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the Easiest Fruit Trees to Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tree is naturally pest and disease resistant. It can tolerate a\u003cstrong\u003e wide variety of soils and climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, it is drought tolerant. In fact, it has a long tap root that searches out its own water source. It's \u003cstrong\u003eself-pollinating\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means it can fruit all by itself. However, it will produce more fruit with a second Fuyu to cross-pollinate with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy a lifetime of sweet delicious fruit. Order your Fuyu Persimmon trees today, while they're still available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fuyu Persimmon tree (or Diospyros kaki “Fuyu”) is a fruit bearing tree native to the Orient. It has been nicknamed “divine fruit,” “God’s pear,” or “Nettle tree” from the Greeks believing this tree to have been mentioned by Homer in The Odyssey. There are many different varieties of persimmon trees but the one thing they share in common more than anything is the sour fruit if picked prematurely. When this fruit is fully ripened, it is a delectable treat. The Fuyu is a self pollinating tree but is known to give a much larger fruit yield by having two near one another. The trees are quite tolerant to zones 7 through 11, require very little care and are very ornamental with their red\/orange fall foliage. Once fully established and mature, a single tree can produce up to 300 lbs. of fruit!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing a location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persimmons are widely adaptable when it comes to their soil types. Once they’ve established, they’re incredibly drought resistant as well. Try to select a location where the persimmon will receive full to partial sun and water will not collect or have trouble completely draining. Try to avoid areas prone to heavy winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting directions (in ground):\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1) Make your hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep.\u003cbr\u003e2) Arrange your Fuyu tree in the hole at the same depth as it was in the shipping container\/pot and begin to pack the soil around the roots until the soil is a little higher than level. The soil will settle after you’ve planted.\u003cbr\u003e3) Water the planting site generously so the soil can fully settle and then spread a 2 inch layer of mulch around to preserve moisture as well as combat competing weeds that may try to grow nearby.\u003cbr\u003e4) You may want to utilize stakes for proper support as the tree is acclimating and getting settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting directions (potted):\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1) Water the tree’s root ball thoroughly before transplanting. This should help reduce the risk of shock.\u003cbr\u003e2) Select a container that is three times the size of the root ball so it can be left undisturbed, will not require immediate re-potting and with plenty of space for several years of growth.\u003cbr\u003e3) Line the bottom of the pot with a couple inches of gravel to ensure there will always be proper drainage, and then cover with a good layer of potting soil.\u003cbr\u003e4) Comb your hands along the edge of the root ball to gently free up the roots.\u003cbr\u003e5) Center the tree into the pot, spread the roots out a bit and then fill in the remaining room with your potting mix. Tamp firmly but take care not to compact the soil or the root growth and water flow will be restricted.\u003cbr\u003e6) Water generously and place the tree in a nice full sun spot where it will remain undisturbed for the growing season. Potted persimmons will need at least 8 hours of full sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newly ground planted Fuyu Persimmons will require a DEEP watering once weekly typically from May to October. Place a garden hose on a slow trickle next to the base of the tree and leave it there for about 20 minutes minutes. This will allow a deep penetration of moisture to a deeper depth. Potted persimmons will need to be monitored to determine how often to add more water. During the hot season, they may need to be watered every day whereas once every several days in the cooler climates. Since you are using a pot that the tree will be living in for some time, try lifting it. If the tree is heavy then chances are that there is still an adequate amount of moisture to the soil. If it’s light, give it some water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow at least one full year of growth before attempting to thin the tree out at all. When the time does come to prune, your primary focus is to make sure that there is proper light penetration as well as air circulation. In the summer, when new growth is about 4 inches long, choose 6 to 8 shoots for the tree’s main scaffolding. Try to think of the appearance as you would on the face of a wall clock allowing lots of space for the branching. The lowest of the branches should be about 28-32 inches from the ground . Remove all other branches\/shoots at the same time as your pruning. The following winter, cut back about a third of the length of the scaffolding branches. Make these cuts just past outward facing buds on the branch. During dormancy, cut off any dead or damaged branches to maintain health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertilize your persimmon with an organic fertilizer formula, such as 10-10-10, when you observe fresh growth beginning on the tree. This is usually in the late winter and early spring seasons. The tree will need the highest amount of nutrients when it is starting to push out new growth. Fertilizing is also beneficial to the fruiting process as the nutrients can bolster energy to the tree. The easiest way to determine exactly how much fertilizer to use is by measuring the trunk of the persimmon. Every one inch of diameter will require 1 pound of fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you need 2 persimmon trees to produce fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- faq --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, one persimmon is self fertile on its own. However, persimmons will greatly benefit from having other persimmons nearby to boost pollination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- faq --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do persimmon trees grow best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- faq --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersimmon trees grow best in Zones 7-11 with partial to full sun or 6-8 hours of sun daily. 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You can eat directly off the tree, but the taste might be very astringent, so we recommend picking your fruit and leaving it in a sunny window to let it ripen and bring the sweetness out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersimmons are known for being difficult to ripen, so here’s what we suggest if you want to enjoy them sooner. Place your persimmons in an airtight container (like a cooler) with an open container of vodka (about one cup is all you need). 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If you are a rural grower, you can expect copious deer as they are drawn to the fruit like kids to candy. Families that hunt will find the woods nearby well populated with game as a result; the fruit hangs on the trees well through the hunting season. Whether you live in the country or city, \u003cstrong\u003eyour American Persimmon will also attract a wide variety of regional songbirds as well as squirrels, raccoons and even bats.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Edible Economics of Persimmon Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile fiercely bitter and sour unripe,\u003cstrong\u003e the ripe persimmon is richly sweet and almost nutty in flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your persimmon(s) will begin to bear fruit as early as three years, and as late as 10 from initial young-tree planting. Each tree can yield from 35 to 75 pounds of hand-picked fruit, harvested after a long season of ripening before or long after the first frosts. With the right market established, growers expect to sell their crop for about $2.75 per pound. Commercial crops typically consist of 300 $20 trees per acre with profitable yields at year four. The wood of the persimmon also has a market for crafting of musical instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Culture and Cultural Practices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealthiest and happiest in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-9, your persimmon may also do well in Zone 6, so long as you grow it in well-draining but moist loam soil, and water frequently; while mature trees can handle some drought, young trees cannot. While very cold and freeze hardy, it is good to protect your trees from early frosts in a low-lying area, thus increasing ripening time. Other than these considerations, you'll find your American Persimmon to be adaptable to everything from flood plains to wooded areas, and full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meader American Persimmon tree (or Diospyros virginiana 'Meader') is a more cold tolerant tree growing in zones 4 through 9, a bit more hardy over its hotter climate cousin, the fuyu persimmon. The American (sometimes referred to as the “common persimmon”) is native to Kentucky and produces a smaller, richer tasting fruit. Native Americans were known to use the fruit of the american persimmon for a winter food source and the wood for crafting as it is strong and very resistant. They are not known to be really fast growers, but they are quite resilient. The American Persimmon can get to be as tall as 50 feet at maturity and roughly 25-30 feet wide! They have a delightful fall foliage color that can be yellow or pink making them quite attractive for the colder season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing a location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persimmons are quite adaptable to many different soil conditions but for the ideal growing conditions try and find a spot that will receive more full sun exposure with well draining soil. Try to avoid areas where water has a tendency to pool. They aren’t too picky regarding their soil but do perform best in a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Directions (in ground):\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1) After you have found an ideal location, make your hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Be sure you’re at least 12 feet from any structures.\u003cbr\u003e2) Arrange your tree in the hole at the same depth as it was in the shipping container\/pot and begin to pack the soil around the roots until the soil is a little higher than level. The soil will settle after you’ve planted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*TIP*\u003c\/strong\u003e You can amend some loam into the native soil for back filling for better results.\u003cbr\u003e3) Water the planting site generously so the soil can fully settle and then spread a 2 inch layer of mulch around to preserve moisture as well as combat competing weeds that may try to grow nearby.\u003cbr\u003e4) You may want to utilize stakes for proper support as the tree is acclimating and getting settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting directions (potted):\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1) Water the tree’s root ball thoroughly before transplanting. This should help reduce the risk of shock.\u003cbr\u003e2) Select a container that is three times the size of the root ball so it can be left undisturbed, will not require immediate re-potting and with plenty of space for several years of growth.\u003cbr\u003e3) Line the bottom of the pot with a couple inches of gravel to ensure there will always be proper drainage and then cover with a good layer of potting soil.\u003cbr\u003e4) Comb your hands along the edge of the root ball to gently free up the roots.\u003cbr\u003e5) Center the tree into the pot, spread the roots out a bit and then fill in the remaining room with your potting mix. Tamp firmly but take care not to compact the soil or the root growth and water flow will be restricted.\u003cbr\u003e6) Water generously and place the tree in a nice full sun spot where it will remain undisturbed for the growing season. Potted persimmons will need at least 8 hours of full sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newly planted trees will require deep watering. Persimmon trees have a taproot that can be difficult to water properly. The best thing to do is leave your garden hose on a slow trickle, and place it next to the base of the tree. Leave it there for a good thirty minutes so the water has a chance to properly penetrate the soil and get down to the taproot. Be sure to do this at least once a month and possibly twice in the hotter seasons. Persimmons are known for their drought tolerance, but young trees need to be watered well in their youth to help the slow developing taproot. Once they have developed for a few years, your natural rainfall should be sufficient in providing the tree water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the potted fuyu persimmon, you will need to closely monitor the tree to get an idea for just how often you will need to water. You may need to water nearly every day in the warmer season. Lifting its container can be useful. If it’s heavy then chances are that the soil still has a fair amount of moisture to it. If it’s light, give it a drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold off on pruning your American Persimmon tree for the first couple of years. In the winter season prune the tree into a modified central leader system. Six to eight spaced scaffold branches around the trunk should help support the future fruit. Always keep an open eye for suckers that may form at the base, and be sure to remove them as soon as they’re noticed. These guys can steal nutrients from the primary trunk (or leader) and stunt the growth. Once the trees have matured a bit, they will rarely ever require pruning except for removal of damaged or dead branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e As long as your American Persimmon has new growth measuring at least a foot, then there should be no need to fertilize the tree. If you do find the need to fertilize, try to avoid overdoing it on nitrogen. If the build up has gone too far then it will cause early fruit drop. The recommended approach is to fertilize in the late winter using about 5 to 10 pounds of compost to keep the tree growing well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persimmons are typically ready for harvesting around September to December. The Asian breeds tend to cling tightly to the branches so you may need to use clippers to remove them. The American Persimmon is a breed that will typically just drop the fruit when it has become fully ripened. 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