Persimmon Tree, 7 gal (4-5 ft)

SKU #'s

1008544

$146.99

Size

7 gal (4-5 ft)

Quantity

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Strongly growing orange to red fruit with a broadly oval shape, this native tree blooms in May with fragrant greenish-white flowers as long, deep green foliage emerges.

Tree Features:

Bloom Color: Green shades
Bloom Time: late Spring - early Summer
Mature Height: 30-50 feet
Mature Spread: 25-30 feet
Harvest: Produces orange to purplish-red fruit in the fall
Zone: 4-8

Pollination: Both a male & a female are necessary.
Placement: Full Sun

Fruit Profile:

Color: Orange to purplish-red with yellow-orange flesh
Texture: Soft
Taste: Sweet & juicy
Uses: The flesh of a persimmon contains large, flat seeds that can be roasted and ground to use as a caffeine-free coffee substitute. Persimmons can be eaten raw or cooked, sweet or savory. Typically used in pies, jellies and ice cream.
Origin: China

Nursery Stock Specifications:

Pot Size: 7 gallon
Age: 3+ years old, fruiting

Other Notes:

Yellow to purple fall color
Unique "blocky" bark adds winter interest
Easy to grow
Tree can be used as a specimen
Drought resistant with few insect problems

Care:

Thrives in full sun.
Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer.
Like all fruit trees, it is best to prune in late winter to remove crossing branches and promote good airflow to encourage fruiting.