Persimmon

As with most deciduous fruit trees, common persimmons won’t grow true to type from seed. Do American persimmons have seeds? Seed collection: Persimmon fruits are… Read More »Are American Persimmons True To Seed?

Diospyros virginiana is native to Eastern North America and can be found from southern Connecticut and Long Island down to southern Florida; west through central… Read More »What States Have Persimmon Trees?

Persimmon is a symbol of good luck in Chinese culture, many designs and shapes are related to persimmon. What does a persimmon tree symbolize? Associated… Read More »Are Persimmon Trees Good Luck?

Another cultivar commonly grown and sold in California is the Fuyu, which is the most popular non-astringent cultivar grown in Japan (“Persimmon” – CRFG, 1996).… Read More »Where Are Fuyu Persimmons Grown?

Fuyu persimmons are self pollinating, no other tree is needed, mine started bearing fruit when the tree was 3 years old, if your tree is… Read More »Are Fuyu Persimmons Self-Pollinating?

Origin of species: Kaki is native to India, Burma, China and Korea, and is widely cultivated in Japan. Cultivars: ‘Fuyu’ is by reputation the most… Read More »Where Are Fuyu Persimmons Native?

Persimmon has a low chilling requirement (less than 100 hours). As a result, the buds may break dormancy after periods of early warm spells, only… Read More »Do Persimmon Need Chill Hours?

Yes they do, although Japanese persimmons are not their more preferred choice. Japanese persimmons do not also fall from the tree easily which means the… Read More »Do Deer Eat Fuyu Persimmons?

Fuyu. The ‘Fuyu’, also known as ‘Fuyugaki’ (“winter persimmon”), is the most popular non-astringent tree in Florida and is the most widely grown persimmon cultivar… Read More »Which Persimmon Is Not Astringent?

Persimmon seeds are indeed edible. Persimmon seeds are non-toxic, unlike plum and apple seeds which contain amygdalin. Amygdalin contains cyanide, a poisonous compound. Can u… Read More »Are Persimmon Seeds Poison?