Growing the Suruga Japanese Persimmon Tree

Size and Appearance

The Suruga Japanese Persimmon is a deciduous tree that grows just 12 to 15 feet tall, and perhaps 8 feet wide. It is an attractive tree with an upright trunk of smooth gray and large, oval leaves. These are up to 6 inches long, with a glossy, dark-green upper surface and, unlike some other forms, a smooth, lighter green underside. In fall the leaves turn lovely shades of gold, orange and red, before dropping to reveal the fruit, which makes a great display on the bare twigs.

This variety of Japanese Persimmon is a later ripening one, perfect for extending the season if you have other early forms (try ‘Tanenashi’ for early fruit). The fruit ripens in October and November, and once picked it keeps well in the fridge for several more weeks. The fruits are small – perfect for eating out of your hand – only 2 to 3 inches across, but the crop is abundant. The skin is a very deep orange, verging on red, and the flesh is bright, rich orange – delicious looking. You can begin eating the fruit as soon as it is well-colored, it will be crunchy like an apple, but already sweet. Leave it longer and it will be more like a plum, and later in the season it will be soft, but still deliciously sweet and aromatic. It carries a full crop even when grown alone, and it is completely self-pollinating.

Using the Suruga Japanese Persimmon Tree in Your Garden

The tree is so ornamental in leaf and hanging with fruit, that you can grow it on a lawn as a lovely specimen. Grow it at the back of a shrub bed, around your house or out with other fruit trees. It can also be grown in a large tub, if you have indoor space, and brought in for the winter months.

Hardiness

The Suruga Persimmon is hardy from zone 7 right to southern Florida, zone 10. It only needs about 100 hours of chilling (time when temperatures are below 45 degrees), so even if you are keeping it indoors for the coldest months it will be enough chill in fall and spring to keep it healthy and ‘in sync’ with the seasons.

Sun Exposure and Soil Conditions

Plant your Suruga Persimmon Tree in full sun for the best results. It will grow in just about any well-drained soils, although it doesn’t like very alkaline soils too much. Avoid wet ground – plant on a slope or mound if your soil is often wet. In containers use a regular houseplant or window-box potting soil.

Maintenance and Pruning

While other fruit trees need constant attention, the Suruga Persimmon is very low-maintenance. It is usually free of any significant pests or diseases, so it needs no spraying. If you aren’t trying to keep it smaller it needs no pruning, although a little formative shaping when young is a good idea. Open out the center a little, and shorten back long branches. You can do this anytime from March to July, so take your time, no deadlines are involved. A tree in a container should be left outside until the night temperatures are almost at freezing (32 degrees) and the leaves have fallen. Bring it inside to a bright place, it doesn’t have to be warm, just above freezing. Once you have picked all the fruit it doesn’t even need light. Put it back outside in a sunny, sheltered place as soon as possible in spring, once the nights are above freezing.

History and Origin of the Suruga Japanese Persimmon Tree

The Japanese Persimmon (柿), Diospyros kaki, has a long history in China and especially in Japan where it has been grown for centuries. Most varieties, both ancient and modern, were developed there, and the variety called ‘Suruga’ is no exception. It was created as part of an intensive breeding program in the years after WWII, to develop low-tannin varieties that could be eaten straight from the tree. Many important varieties were released when the work was over, including ‘Suruga’, which was first made available to growers in 1959. It is a hybrid of two earlier varieties, ‘Okugosho’ and ‘Hanagosho’.

Buying the Suruga Persimmon Tree at the Tree Center

Persimmons are perfect for the gardener who wants to grow fruit, but doesn’t want the work that traditional fruit trees need. It is also one of the few subtropical fruits that can be successfully grown in a pot in cold parts of the country. Wherever you live, the Suruga Japanese Persimmon Tree is perfect, but order right away, before our limited supply of this great tree is sold out.

Growing the Tanenashi Japanese Persimmon Tree

Size and Appearance

The Tanenashi Japanese Persimmon is a small deciduous tree growing 12 to 15 feet tall and around 8 feet wide, with smooth gray bark. The oval leaves are between 3 and 6 inches long, and oval, with a smooth, glossy, bluish-green upper surface. The underside of the leaf has a characteristic light-tan fuzzy surface. In fall, especially in cooler zones, the leaves turn bright shades or gold, orange and red – a lovely display. Small white flowers hide among the leaves in spring, and the Tanenashi Persimmon is self-pollinating, so unlike some other varieties it carries a full crop even when grown on its own – a great thing if you don’t have a large garden.

This variety ripens relatively early, in September and October, and by then the fruits are large, about ½ pound in weight, rounded and fat, with a slightly pointed tip like an acorn. This variety is noted too for its lack of seeds, which makes preparing it very easy. The skin is bright orange and once they are well-colored the fruit should be picked. It can be stored for several weeks in a cool place, and then put in a warm room to complete its ripening. Wait until it is very soft, and it’s ready to eat. You can eat it fresh – a spoon is useful – and enjoy the delicious, juicy flesh which is so sweet and wonderful. There are many recipes for cooking with persimmons – muffins and jams are very popular and a delicious way to enjoy your harvest.

Using the Tanenashi Japanese Persimmon Tree in Your Garden

Because it is so ornamental you can grow this great small tree anywhere in your garden. Plant it out on a lawn or at the back of a shrub bed. Grow it at the end of your vegetable garden or in a dedicated fruit-tree area. It’s a lovely tree in all the seasons and a great garden addition.

Hardiness

The Tanenashi Persimmon is hardy in zone 7 and all warmer zones. It only needs 100 to 200 chilling hours (times when temperatures are below 45 degrees) so it will grow properly and fruit well even in zone 10. It enjoys warm climates and it’s a great southern tree.

Sun Exposure and Soil Conditions

Full sun is best for your Tanenashi Persimmon Tree, but it will take an hour or two f shade without much problem. Too much shade will stop it fruiting. It grows readily in any well-drained soil and since it enjoys richer soils, add plenty of organic material when preparing the planting spot and use more as a mulch every year or two. Once established it is reasonably drought resistant, but a generous deep soaking during dry spells will help develop lots of big fruits, so pull out the hose.

Maintenance and Pruning

Many gardeners have stopped growing fruit trees because they seem to get so many pests and diseases. Not the Tanenashi Persimmon, which is almost always completely free of any problems, so no spraying is needed – the fruit will be entirely ‘organic’. It also doesn’t need all that complex pruning most fruits trees need either, just remove a few branches in spring if they are crossing or it looks overcrowded.

History and Origin of the Tanenashi Japanese Persimmon Tree

The Japanese Persimmon (柿), Diospyros kaki, has been cultivated in China and Japan for thousands of years. There are many different varieties, some with long histories and others we know very little about. The variety we call ‘Tanenashi’ is called ‘Hiratanenashi’ in Japan, where it is an important commercial crop variety. The name means ‘seedless’, which this variety is.

Buying the Tanenashi Persimmon Tree at the Tree Center

If you want to grow fruit, but don’t want to do a lot of fancy growing, then plant a persimmon and let nature do the growing for you. So easy to grow, and so good to eat, the Tanenashi Persimmon tree is so easy to grow, and gives such a big harvest, that everyone is wanting one to plant. So order your tree now, while our stocks last – it won’t be for long.

The Tamopan Japanese Persimmon grows quickly into a medium-sized spreading tree, reaching 12 to 15 feet tall, with a crown spreading 8 to 10 feet across. In time, without trimming, this tree may grow larger, up to 30 feet, and it will give you lots of shade in summer, plus all the persimmons you can ever need – with almost no effort from you. The large leaves are rounded ovals, with a leathery texture and a glossy, rich-green upper side. The lower side of the leaf is covered with a soft, light-brown velvet. In fall the leaves turn wonderful shades of orange, yellow and red, making a gorgeous show, and earning this tree a prominent place in any garden. In spring unusual-looking flowers form, which are white or pink. White flowers make fruits, and on this variety they do that without any need for pollination. This means you don’t need a second tree, so it is ideal for a smaller garden. It also means that few if any seeds are formed in the fruit, so it is easier to eat. The high price of Kaki fruit is because they are fragile, and hard to ship without bruising and damage. It is not because they are hard to grow – in fact this tree is very, very easy to grow.

When the leaves fall the fruit is suddenly revealed, and even if you never ate them they are incredibly ornamental. They are 5 inches across, like a smallish grapefruit, and a beautiful glowing orange-yellow. They are round, like a beef-steak tomato, but with a protruding upper part, making a ‘cap’ over the main part of the fruit. The green stalk is large, and it holds the fruit firmly to the tree while it finishes ripening.

The Tamopan Japanese Persimmon ripens in October and November, and normally stays hanging on the tree, although when you have an exceptionally heavy crop some fruit may fall. This variety needs to be fully ripe and soft before eating, or it will have a sharp, astringent taste from the high tannin content. The fruit can be left on the tree or brought inside and placed in a warm spot until it is completely soft. It is fully ripe when it is a rich orange-red color, and the flesh has the consistency of jello. At that point it will be sweet and delicious, with a lovely aromatic flavor. It is ideal for eating fresh, and it can be baked into delicious muffins or fruit beds, as well as making unique and tasty preserves.

Plant the Tamopan Japanese Persimmon tree in a spot that is sunny or partially shaded. You can grow it out in the open, or train it to grow up against a sunny wall, where it will take up almost no space, look beautiful, and ripen the fruit better outdoors. Enrich the soil with organic material and also use it as a mulch in spring every year or two. Cover the root-zone but keep mulch clear of the trunk. Water deeply during extended dry spells, although this plant is moderately drought resistant, and needs little attention. Unlike most other fruit trees, which often need regular spraying for pests and diseases, this tree is free of any such problems, and it doesn’t need fancy pruning either – just plant it and harvest a bumper crop of those big fruits.

The Japanese Persimmon (柿), Diospyros kaki, is a relatively new fruit in the West, but it has been cultivated in China and Japan for thousands of years. It is also called the Asian persimmon, or the Kaki Fruit. It has a local relative, the American persimmon, Diospyros virginiana, which grows wild in the eastern states, and that tree is used as the roots for our plant. Trained growers take stem pieces of the variety called ‘Tamopan’, and they attach it to seedlings of the American persimmon. They fuse to form a single plant, and the vigorous American roots ensure your tree grows well. This variety was introduced from China by the US Department of Agriculture in 1905, and it remains a consistent favorite with growers. Within 3 or 4 years your tree will be carrying lots of fruit, and you will have perfectly ripened fruit to enjoy at its peak, without paying outrageous store prices. The demand for these trees is very high, because Kaki Fruit has become very popular in recent years. We have a limited supply of excellent trees, so order now, as trees of this popular fruit are in high demand.

There are many different varieties of Japanese Persimmon, and they were not all created equal. If you want the very best flavor for fresh eating, the Saijo Japanese Persimmon is the one you need. The fruit is a little smaller than some other varieties, and it is longer and egg-shaped, rather than round like most others. For fresh eating when fully ripe, it cannot be beaten. It has very few seeds, making eating it very easy, the flesh is smooth and creamy, and the flavor is simply delicious.

If you have tried a persimmon and not enjoyed it, you probably didn’t let it ripen enough. These fruits must be kept until they are almost over-ripe, when the flesh will have become very soft and almost liquid. At that stage the sharp bitter taste of the unripe fruit disappears, and is replaced by a delicious sweetness, reminiscent of apricots. Many people leave the fruit until it is soft enough to eat straight from the waxy skin with a spoon – scrumptious!

Growing Saijo Japanese Persimmon Trees

The Saijo Persimmon Tree is a small deciduous tree, reaching more than 15 feet tall and over 10 feet wide. In time, trees will often grow rather larger than that, so allow room for growth when choosing a planting spot. The tree has large leaves up to 8 inches long, with a leathery texture, glossy green on the upper side, and with a soft brown ‘fuzz’ on the lower side. In fall the leaves turn beautiful shade or yellow, orange and red, adding to the fall display in your garden. In spring the tree produces small but attractive flowers in pink or white. The white flowers produce fruit, and the pink flowers – which may be rare on a tree – produce pollen.

Planting and Initial Care

This variety is more cold hardy than some others, growing from zone 6 to zone 9. It should be planted in full sun, in rich, well-drained soil. Established trees can tolerate some drought in a normal summer. The tree is resistant to pests and diseases and unlike many other fruit trees it does not need spraying – another benefit when growing this tree. It also needs no pruning, except for removing any crossed and rubbing branches. It can be pruned in winter to reduce the size if you wish, but do not prune hard or flowering will be reduced.

Harvesting Your Fruit

However, the Saijo Persimmon Tree is self-pollinating, so it does not need a second tree – another benefit, and one that makes this tree an ideal choice for a smaller garden. In fact, trees that are not pollinated produce very few seeds in the fruit, which is an advantage for eating. The fruits develop over summer, and they begin to turn yellow and then orange in fall. The fruit remains on the tree after the leaves fall, looking strikingly attractive, and can be left to slowly ripen in the cooler weather. Fruit continues to ripen after picking, and it should be handled with care, to avoid splitting the skin. It should be further ripened indoors until it becomes completely soft and sweet. Under-ripened fruit is bitter, with a high tannin content, and most people do not enjoy it.

History and Origins of the Saijo Japanese Persimmon Tree

The Japanese Persimmon (柿) (Diospyros kaki), is also known as the Asian Persimmon, or the Kaki Fruit. It grows naturally in China, Japan and Korea, and it is related to American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) which grows in the east, and the Texan Persimmon (Diospyros texana). These trees have much smaller fruits, which are also edible. There are many forms of Japanese Persimmon cultivated in China and especially in Japan. The variety ‘Saijo’ is a Japanese word meaning ‘the very best one’, and that is from a people that really know their persimmons. If you want to grow a persimmon that can be eaten before turning soft, and that lacks the bitter tannin, grow the variety ‘Fuyu’, famous for being good to eat when still crisp, and great in salads.

Our trees are produced by joining stem pieces of the correct variety onto the roots of the American Persimmon, which produces a tree that will grow well and fruit early in its life. Japanese Persimmon has become very popular lately, and ‘Saijo’ is the very best there is. Our plants will be sold very quickly, so order now while we still have stock available.

If you like to both eat it fresh and cook with it, then the Hachiya Persimmon Tree is your best choice. This variety is known for the large size of its fruit, which are often over 8 ounces each, the richness of its flavor, and the soft texture of its ripe flesh. Because the fruit are large, you get lots for cooking, although of course this is also a great variety for eating fresh. Once you get to know this delicious fruit, you will simply love it.

Growing Hachiya Japanese Persimmon Trees

The Hachiya Persimmon Tree is not as cold hardy as some other varieties (such as the Saijo Persimmon, a good choice for zone 6). ‘Hachiya’ grows best in zones 7, 8 and 9 and into zone 10. It develops into a small, spreading tree, no more than 12 feet tall and across. The very large fruit is round and slightly pointed at the bottom, and a rich, deep, orange-red color. The overall shape is a bit like an acorn. It ripens in late October and into November, and it can be left on the tree until wanted, and then brought indoors to finish ripening. This type of persimmon fruit should be ripened until it is completely soft and almost liquid.

When under-ripe and still firm it has a bitter, ‘fuzzy’ taste from tannins in the flesh. These disappear when the fruit is fully ripe, and the flesh is transformed into a delicious sweetness, with flavors of apricot and plum. Baked goods made with the flesh of this persimmon have a beautiful moisture, and an almost pumpkin-like flavor that is utterly unique. Persimmon jam is delicious and easy to make, and a great way to finish using all your crop. If you want a persimmon that lacks tannin, and can be eaten before turning soft, choose the variety ‘Fuyu’, a special low-tannin form, highly prized in Japan and famous for being good to eat when still crisp.

Appearance

This deciduous tree has large, leathery leaves with prominent veins and a glossy, rich green upper surface. The lower surface is covered with a soft, light-brown felt. In fall the leaves turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red, and once the leaves fall the fruit is fully exposed, making a spectacular display. In spring small flowers are produced, some white and some pink.

The white flowers produce fruit, and this tree develops fruit by itself, needing no other tree of a different variety to pollinate it as, for example apples, usually do. This is another reason why this lovely tree deserves a place in even a very small garden. It can even be trained onto a wall, taking up almost no space at all. The lack of pollination also means the fruit has very few seeds, which makes it very easy to eat or to remove the flesh for baking.

Planting Location

The Hachiya Persimmon Tree grows best in full sun, although in the hottest areas it will also grow in light shade. Plant it in any well-drained soil, with added organic material. Once established it has moderate drought resistance, but it does best with deep watering during long dry spells. Unlike many other types of fruit trees, it needs no elaborate spraying, since it is normally pest-free and resistant to diseases. It doesn’t need annual or specialized pruning either, so it is very low-maintenance.

History and Origins of the Hachiya Japanese Persimmon

The Japanese Persimmon (柿), Diospyros kaki, has been cultivated in China and Japan for thousands of years, and many different varieties have been developed from wild trees. It is often called the Asian persimmon, or the Kaki Fruit, to distinguish it from its relative the American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), which grows in the east, and the Texan persimmon (Diospyros texana). The name ‘Hachiya’ is probably related to the Japanese word ‘Hachi’, which means a bowl, in reference to the large, rounded shape of the fruit.

To create your tree, our skilled growers take stem pieces from correctly identified plants and attached them to young plants of the American persimmon, which form the roots. These develop into a sturdy, hardy, and vigorous tree, that will be fruiting within 3 or 4 years of planting. As you may have noticed, persimmons command high prices in the stores, because they are difficult to handle, and fragile. By growing your own you can have an abundant supply, in perfect condition, and ripen them fully with ease. Growing these trees has become very popular in recent years, so our stock of this top-quality variety will soon be gone. Act now while we can still satisfy your order.

This unique variety, which has been a Japanese secret for centuries, has very little of the bitter tannin found in under-ripe persimmons of other popular varieties. This means it has that delicious persimmon apricot/plum/peach flavor that you love, but in a firmer fruit. Not only is that more useful, but you don’t have to spend days waiting for your fruit to reach just the exact degree of ripeness for eating – simply pluck one straight from the tree and enjoy it.

Growing Fuyu Persimmon Trees

The Fuyu Persimmon Tree is a spreading tree that can reach 20 or 30 feet tall in time, and as much across. It can be controlled by trimming in winter, if needed, to keep it smaller. It can also be grown by training it on a large wall, facing south. This is especially useful not just in smaller gardens, to save space, but also in colder zones to ensure a good crop of ripe fruit. The tree has large leaves, up to 8 inches long, which are deep green and glossy. The underside of the leaf is very different, covered in a soft brown fuzz. The tree itself is broad, with one or two trunks, and it needs no special pruning and training, as many other fruit trees do, so it is very easy to grow. It is also normally free of pests and diseases, which means it can be grown by anyone, without the dedication and time needed to succeed with many other kinds of fruits.

Harvesting Your Fruit

In spring you will see small white flowers developing. These produce the fruit, which develops steadily over the summer months. The fruit of the Fuyu Persimmon Tree is ripe in October and into November, around the time the leaves fall. It remains hanging on the tree, not only looking amazing, but safely ripening slowly in the cooler weather. Leaving it on the tree until you need it is the best and easiest way to store the fruit for a few weeks. Unlike varieties that need extra ripening indoors to be edible, this wonderful variety can just be picked and eaten. The first fruits are ready to eat as soon as they have developed a good orange color. The fruits are large, with a single fruit often weighing more than 8 ounces. They are very round, with a flat base.

Ensuring a Bumper Crop

The Fuyu Persimmon Tree is semi-self-pollinating. This means that it will produce a good-sized crop when grown alone, but a bigger crop when grown with another variety. So if you have room, want the biggest crop possible on your Fuyu tree, and enjoy eating a persimmon with softer flesh, grow the Hachiya Persimmon Tree for cooking. For eating fresh grow the Saijo Persimmon Tree, which is famous for its delicious flavor. Both these trees only grow 12 to 15 feet tall, and they are good choices for smaller gardens, as they are completely self-pollinating, and they can be grown alone.

Planting and Initial Care

It is best to grow the Fuyu Persimmon in full sun, especially in zone 7. This will help develop the crop fully over the summer. In warmer zones it can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It will grow best in moist, well-drained garden soil, that you have enriched with organic material. Once established it has some drought-resistance, but the best crop will develop if it is watered well during any longer dry spells.

Many fruit trees need a lot of spraying, but not this one. It is resistant to diseases and normally free of pests. No elaborate pruning is needed – another time and effort saver – beyond any trimming to control the size you might wish to do. Trim in winter, after the fruit has all been harvested and before new growth emerges.

History and Origins of the Fuyu Persimmon Tree

The Fuyu Persimmon Tree is highly-prized in Japan. The name ‘Fuyu’ is connected to the words Fuyuna and Yufuku, both of which mean ‘rich’ in both the sense of ‘wealthy’ and ‘richly-flavored’. The Japanese Persimmon (柿), Diospyros kaki, has been cultivated in China and Japan for thousands of years, although ‘Fuyu’ was developed relatively recently. It probably originated in the gardens of the Nikkatsu Iikura Imperial Palace early in the 19th century, and the name was given to it first in 1897. This variety is also sometimes called Fukukaki or Fukugari.

The Japanese Persimmon is related to trees that grow in the USA, both with edible fruit. These are the Texan Persimmon (Diospyros texana), and the American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), which grows in the eastern parts of this country. The fruit of these trees is used locally, but it is small, and not at all comparable to the Japanese Persimmon. The American Persimmon is, however, used to make the roots of your tree.

Our master growers take carefully-selected stem pieces from plants of the Fuyu Persimmon Tree, and they attach them to seedlings of the American Persimmon. Those seedlings become the root system of your tree, with the Japanese tree as the top, visible parts. This way the tree is adapted to our conditions, and grows into a vigorous, healthy tree.

Adding Fuyu Japanese Persimmon Trees to Your Garden

Japanese Persimmons are becoming increasingly popular, and they command high prices in the grocery store. The way to have an abundant supply is to grow your own. Stores rarely carry the Fuyu variety, so by growing it at home you will have easy, direct access to as much as you want, throughout the season. Any surplus fruit can be turned into baked goods and delicious jams. This tree is highly sought-after, so our stock will be gone very quickly. Order now while our limited supply lasts.

Growing Persimmon Trees

The Persimmon Tree is easy to grow and it is frost hardy to 10 degrees, or to 0 degrees if grown in a sheltered location. It makes an attractive shade tree and has no pests or diseases of any significance. It will grow in almost any soil, provided it is not constantly wet, and when established the tree is resistant to moderate drought. Since these trees are self-pollinating, you only need one to have a bumper crop of your own exotic fruits, straight from the garden.

Besides being a great choice as a tree to grow your own fruit, the Persimmon Tree is also attractive in the garden, with large, glossy leaves that turn brilliant shades of red in fall, even in warm areas. As the fruit ripens late it is usually still on the tree after the leaves fall, making your Persimmon Tree look like it is festooned with orange Christmas decorations.

Fruit

The Persimmon Tree has been grown in China for thousands of years and truly wild trees are not known. It is widely grown in China, Japan and Korea, but it has increasingly been grown in Europe and America, especially California, in recent decades. Commercially available fruit is often not properly ripened, so by growing your own you can be sure of having the very best fruit for your family. The fruit is rich in vitamins and iron, so it is very healthy to eat.

Size and Appearance

The persimmon forms an attractive, upright tree with slightly weeping branches that has a similar form to an apple tree. It will grow 30 to 40 feet tall in time, if not trimmed or trained. The leaves are large, glossy and dark green in color, turning blazing reds and oranges in fall. There are separate male and female flowers on the tree. Female flowers are about an inch across, yellow, and are born singly. Male flowers are a little smaller, pinkish and often in threes. Trees are self-fertile, so fruit will develop well without needing to grow a second tree, unlike some other fruit crops. The fruit is large, oval or rounded in shape, with four large green leaf-like structures where it meets the stem.

Knowing When Your Fruit is Ripe

Trees usually begin to flower and produce fruit three years after planting. The fruit ripens in late October or November, and it first it is hard. Once it has turned a bright orange color, you can harvest the fruit and store it until it becomes soft, or leave it to soften or the tree. Once the fruit is completely soft it is ready to eat. The flesh is deliciously flavored, and can be eaten with a spoon. It is wonderful over ice-cream or puddings and it can also be made into preserves. Fruit can also be dried and eaten all winter long.

Planting Location

Choose a sunny spot to plant your tree, although it will also grow well in light shade. Plant your Persimmon Tree in any kind of soil, but don’t plant it in a low-lying area that is constantly wet. As well as making an attractive shade tree, it can also be grown as an espalier against a wall or on a trellis, which is a great way to grow one without taking a lot of room, and also a good way to grow a tree in cooler areas and still ripen the fruit.

Watering and Pruning

Keep your tree well watered during the first year or two, but after that it will take average summer dryness without problems. It needs no specialized pruning, unless you are growing it on a wall or trellis, where the branches should be spread out and tied to the wall. Since persimmons fruit on the ends of the branches it is best to remove just a few branches each year, to keep the growth compact without losing a significant amount of fruit.

Adding Persimmon Trees to Your Garden

The Persimmon Tree makes a great tree for the garden, or for a wall, with attractive foliage and fruit that is both beautiful to look at and wonderful to eat. If you want to grow a tree that is both different and easy to grow, this is the perfect choice. Supplies can be limited, so order now to enjoy something different and delicious in your garden.