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Persimmon Tree - Diospyros Virginiana

The Persimmon Tree, or Diospyros kaki as it is officially known, is a deciduous type well known for its delicious orange-colored fruit, which helps give it its unique appearance. The fruit is also lovely, with shades of orange and yellow.

Adding a one to your Yard can be a great way to start branching out in new directions and tending to plants that you might not know as well. One plant that rarely gets the love and attention it deserves is this one. These gorgeous specimens offer many benefits for those looking for something new and exciting to plant in their space. Let's look at what you might expect if you plan on planting them shortly.

Persimmon Tree Has Rare Fruit

They are unique plants that produce hard-to-find fruit. We often offer BOGO deals at TN Nursery, so you will get the best deal possible!

The Persimmon Tree Has Eye-Drawing Blossoms

The blossoms are unique and start to arrive in the late spring. These blossoms are often pale yellow and delicate and small, drawing the eye as they come in significant volume. They're also aromatic, which becomes more accurate as the fruit develops behind the blossoms into the summer and fall. If you love the sights and smells of different fruiting plants, they will surely delight in your outdoor space.

Much like any other, they greatly benefit the local wildlife. The fruit that yours produces serves as sustenance for smaller mammals as well as birds. They make shade for plants and animals, and the flowers help to invite pollinators to your space, which is essential for both themselves and other flowers. Put, yours will be pretty welcome no matter where you're growing them.

It Will Make A Major Presence in the Yard

Persimmon trees have a significant presence as they grow up, with some reaching as high as 60 feet tall. If you want larger ones in your Yard, these are an excellent choice, especially when you select a native cultivar.

Where do they grow best?

They are adapted to full sun and well-drained soils having a mildly acidic to neutral pH. The best thing about getting these plants is that they can easily grow in any part of the country that falls under the USDA zone 4-9.

What is the root system of one?

They have a particularly deep tap root structure, which enables the plants to draw water and nutrients where conditions are dry. Though this makes them drought-resistant, they should be planted in an area where their roots will not be interfered with.

How do you take care of them?

One should water them when there is no moisture present and maintain a mulch around the trunk. Prune it to achieve its desired stature and remove any dead branches or branches that cross over each other.

How often do you fertilize them?

Feed them in early spring with a nonsulfur, slow type of fertilizer, preferably 10-10-10. Avoid over-fertilization; usually, when so much nitrogen is provided to the plant, fruit production can be discouraged.