Full
sun in well-drained soil. Set 25-30' apart. To enjoy persimmons
the most, allow to ripen at room temperature before eating, as
most varieties are astringent before they soften. Fruit is the
size of large peaches. Trees grow to 25-30 ft. Suggest cross-pollination
to increase quality of fruit and reduce fruit drop. Zones 6-10.
PHC® Tree Saver is specifically designed to reduce transplant stress while improving soil hydration and fertility. It’s applied to the root zone of trees and shrubs at planting. Five species of mycorrhizal fungi and six species of beneficial bacteria are packed into this formula to improve plant nutrition and provide sustainable soil fertility.
Terra Sorb - Increases the soil’s water-holding capacity. Can prevent plant losses due to dry soil. Recommend Use: 1 oz. per 1/2” caliper tree. 3 oz. pkg.
New Chocolate - A Very productive tree producing medium size, elongated fruit. Very sweet with a brown flesh, non-astringent when ripe. Foliage is attractive lime green in early spring, dark green in summer and orange in the fall. Medium tree height approx. 20-25 at maturity. 200 chill hours. Zones 6-10. Available in Instant Orchard Size Only.
Fuyu
- This large orange persimmon rates high in flavor and consistent,
reliable production. Fruit will ripen on or off the tree and
will last for weeks without refrigeration. Nonastringent.
Zones 7-10.
Jiro
- Shiny large flattened fruit. Sweet non-astringent, firm,
crunchy flesh. The fruit is seedless unless planted with another
variety. Can be peeled and eaten like an apple. Second most
popular non-astringent. Bears at young age. Great flavor and
excellent quality. Ripens mid to late October. Zones 6-10.
Hana-Fuyu
- Very large, obliquely rounded fruit, reddish orange skin,
smooth texture, non-astringent, juicy. Wonderful flavor and
quality. Dwarf size tree. Fruit can weigh up to 1/2 lb each.
Ripens mid October. Zones 7-10.
Tanenashi
- Very large, long, round conic fruit. Melting, yellow flesh
is astringent until fully ripe; almost always seedless. Tree
grows to 40’. Bears very early. Ripens in September
and October. Excellent variety for home use. 200 chill hours.
Zones 6-10. Available in Instant Orchard Size Only.
