PERSIMMONS

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PERSIMMONS

A beautiful tree in its own right, Asian persimmons bear a luscious sweet fruit. Being more tropical in nature, and injured or killed below 10°F, they can be successfully grown in Zones 8-11 and with protection in lower Zone 7. Because of this tenderness, we can not guarantee these trees above Zone 8.

Plant in full sun for best blooming and ripening. A wide variety of soil types are tolerated, preferring a loam soil. Not for the impatient, these trees do not leaf out until summer temperatures reach and maintain in the 90°'s. The fruit continue to ripen and become sweeter after picking. Bears in 4-7 years.

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ASIAN

Chocolate

A new addition to our collection of Asian persimmons, Chocolate is one that is a high choice of cooks. Its sweet brown flesh is used for cooking and fresh eating when ripe. Astringent Ripens in November. Zones 8-11

Fuyu

The most popular persimmon in Japan, Fuyu bears fruit that are large, reddish-orange with a flat shape. Being non-astringent, the sweet flavor and smooth texture can be enjoyed even before it is fully ripe. It will bear at a young age, and is a heavy producer so fruit thinning is usually necessary to ensure large fruit. Ripens in November.

Zones 8-11

Tamopan

Tamopan is a popular astringent variety because of the extra large orangey-red fruit. It has a distinctive indention in the middle of the fruit and an acorn shaped cap. The ripened flesh is tender, juicy and sweet - great for cooking and eating fresh. The tree grows vigorously. Ripens in November. Zones 8-11

NATIVE

SEEDLING

A favorite of wildlife and people, this fruit is the sweetest after a good frost. Grows to 25 - 50 ft. in full sun. Needs no spraying. Great for the organic gardener. A natural assortment of male and female plants is 60% female to 40% male. Therefore, when planted in groups of four or more cross pollination usually occurs, but not guaranteed. Ripens in Nov.

Zone 5-9