{"product_id":"morris-burton-persimmon-tree","title":"Morris Burton Persimmon Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEarly harvests of sweet, nutty fruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American persimmon cultivar ‘Morris Burton’ produces honey-sweet, orange-red fruit that has few seeds. Ripening ahead of most other persimmons, its early harvest extends the season, giving you more time to enjoy fresh fruit from the yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold hardy in USDA zones 5b through 9, it develops into an attractive landscape tree with dependable seasonal interest. Dark green leaves throughout the growing season turn red and yellow in fall, providing ornamental interest. Because it is grafted, it can begin fruiting within 2 to 3 years, making it a practical choice for home 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 site with full sun and well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper, keeping the graft union above the soil line. Backfill with native soil, water thoroughly, and add mulch without piling it against the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply after planting 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 healthier growth and better fruit development.\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, along with any shoots emerging below the graft. Use light pruning to maintain a balanced canopy, since excessive cutting 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 a soil test indicates a need. Avoid heavy nitrogen applications, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"3-4 ft.","offer_id":67915881709630,"sku":"32052","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/files\/Morris-Burton-Persimmon-Tree-2.jpg?v=1792381973","url":"https:\/\/checkout.trees.com\/products\/morris-burton-persimmon-tree","provider":"Trees.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}