{"product_id":"maekawa-jiro-persimmon-tree","title":"Maekawa Jiro Persimmon Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLarge, crisp fruit for a longer harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maekawa Jiro Persimmon Tree produces large, flat, sweet fruit with a non-astringent flavor. The persimmons can be eaten crisp straight from the tree and ripen in late October, extending the harvest after many earlier varieties have finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis self-fertile, grafted tree can produce fruit without a second pollinator. Along with its dependable harvest, it adds attractive foliage and bright orange fruit to sunny yards, orchards, and edible landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Remove the stake and ties at planting, as these are only for shipping. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil and enough room for the mature canopy. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and about twice as wide, keeping the root flare just above ground level. Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season, allowing the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings. Once established, the tree tolerates short dry periods, but consistent moisture supports better fruit development. Avoid soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while the tree is dormant. Remove dead, damaged, crossing, or crowded branches, and maintain an open, balanced canopy. Avoid heavy pruning, since excessive new growth can reduce fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring if growth is weak or soil nutrients are limited. Avoid overfertilizing with nitrogen, which may encourage leafy growth at the expense of fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":68021688074302,"sku":"32048","price":158.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/files\/Maekawa-Jiro-Persimmon-1.jpg?v=1793585471","url":"https:\/\/checkout.trees.com\/products\/maekawa-jiro-persimmon-tree","provider":"Trees.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}