Description: Plating instruction Plant only when temps reach 70+ deg F Soak in warm water overnight Plant seeds 1/4" deep and keep moist Seedlings will emerge in 6-8 weeks Fruit production typically occurs 4-9 years after propogation from seed. The fruit of the American Persimmon is rare to find for purchase at grocery stores or other vendors. Fruit production occurs in the fall, with many growers preferring to gather fruit shortly after the first frost. The fruit is high in vitamin C, and extremely astringent when unripe. Once ripened, the fruit is softer, often wrinkled, and sweet and luscious. American Persimmons can be eaten raw or used in recipes such as syrups, puddings, pies, wines, ice creams, and jellies. It is small fruit and has 2-4 seeds inside. Wold life likes this fruits too. USDA hardiness zones 4b, 4a, 5b, 5a, 6b, 6a, 7b, 7a, 8b, 8a, 9b, and 9a and prefers full sunlight or partial shade (2-6 hours of sun per day).
Price: 5.25 USD
Location: Clayton, Indiana
End Time: 2025-02-09T01:39:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean, Semiarid
Planting Time: Varies
Common Name: Common American Persimmon
Custom Bundle: No
Color: Green, Multicolor, Orange, Red, Yellow
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: Climbing
MPN: N/A
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Well Draining is Optimal
Brand: Unbranded
Soil pH: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Fruit Tree Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Genus: Diospyros
Sunlight: Full Sun, Low Sun, Medium Sun, Partial Shade
Features: Air Purifying, Cold Resistant, Cross-Pollinating, Deciduous, Draught Resistant, Edible, Flowering, Produces Persimmon Fruit
Cultivating Difficulty: Moderate
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 6
