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Persimmon fruit is a golden yellow, round or oval, flavorful, smooth textured delicacy from the East Asia. Its sweet, delicious flesh holds several health promoting nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants that are vital for optimum health.
Botanically, persimmons belongs to the family of Ebenaceae, in the genus: Diospyros. This delicate oriental fruit is native to China. It spread to Korean peninsula and Japan very long ago, and later was introduced to California during the middle of the 19th century.
GROWN FROM
Seed (3 years old)
HOW LONG BEFORE THIS TREE WILL FRUIT2 to 3 years
POLLINATIONSelf Pollinating
DECIDUOUS OR EVERGREENDeciduous
WATERINGModerate watering with good drainage
AMOUNT OF SUNFull Sun
Persimmon Tree (Fuyu) 3 years old
- Persimmons are multi-trunked or single-stemmed deciduous trees, which may grow up to 25 ft in height but are normally pruned to a standard picking height. They grow best in areas that have moderate winters and relatively mild summers but are very adaptable to just about any climate.