{"title":"Persimmon Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse bare root American, Asian, and hybrid persimmon trees. Compare fruit qualities, cold hardiness, and pollination needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gift-card-to-the-farm-connection","title":"Gift Card to The Farm Connection","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurchase a gift card to use at The Farm Connection in store or online!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm Connection","offers":[{"title":"$10.00","offer_id":44748969083139,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25.00","offer_id":44748969115907,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$50.00","offer_id":44748969148675,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$100.00","offer_id":44748969181443,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$150.00","offer_id":44748969214211,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$200.00","offer_id":44748969246979,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Screenshot2023-12-22at14-32-04giftcardimagesclipart-GoogleSearch.png?v=1703273559"},{"product_id":"persimmon-american-early-golden-bare-root","title":"Persimmon (American), Early Golden, Bare Root","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Golden Persimmon (\u003cem\u003eDiospyros virginiana ‘Early Golden’\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Golden is an American persimmon selected for an earlier harvest of sweet orange fruit. Let it become fully soft for fresh eating or for rich pulp used in pudding, bread, and preserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEarlier fruit with a rich, sweet flavor\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe small orange persimmons become soft and sweet as astringency disappears. Frost is not required; ripeness, rather than freezing, determines when the fruit is good to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA named fruiting tree rather than an unsexed seedling\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarly Golden is a fruit-bearing cultivar with predominantly female flowers and occasional male flowers. It can set fruit without a separate male, but it should not be promised as a dependable pollen tree for every other persimmon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA native tree with food-web roles\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican persimmon foliage is a host for luna moth caterpillars. Ripe fruit also feeds wildlife such as opossums and raccoons, so consider crop sharing and collection of fallen fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis named cultivar can set fruit without a separate male tree. It is predominantly female-flowering and may produce some male flowers, but pollen production is not dependable enough to promise it as the sole pollinizer for another cultivar. Cross-pollination depends on overlapping bloom, not matching harvest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRootstock and Mature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan for approximately 20–30 feet at maturity, depending on site and pruning. The offered variant identifies the rootstock; keep the graft union above soil level and remove rootstock suckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light partial shade; full sun is best for fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium to medium-dry, well-drained soil; avoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–30 feet; see rootstock and pruning guidance above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring; small cream to white flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small orange fruit with rich, very sweet pulp when fully soft; astringent while firm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft fresh fruit, pudding, quick breads, pulp, and preserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRipening:\u003c\/strong\u003e September–October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e A reliable cultivar-specific chill-hour requirement has not been confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful named cultivar; occasional male flowers are not a guaranteed pollen supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5–9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Persimmon Orchard Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA good start\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose well-drained soil and enough room for the mature tree. Water consistently while roots establish, mulch with space around the trunk, and keep vigorous grass and other competitors away from the young root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFertility and fruit-tree guilds\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a soil test to guide lime and fertilizer rather than feeding heavily by default. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tree-planting-kit\"\u003eTree Planting Kit fertilizer blend\u003c\/a\u003e is an optional planting supplement; keep concentrated fertilizer away from bare roots and avoid excess nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterested in permaculture and stacking functions around your fruit trees? Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/resources\/transform-your-garden-build-a-fruit-tree-guild-that-practically-grows-itself\"\u003efruit-tree guild guide\u003c\/a\u003e for ideas on combining plants for flowers, ground cover, and mulch while giving your tree room to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePractical pest and disease care\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater young trees consistently and avoid overfeeding; vigorous growth or heavy crops can encourage fruit drop. Prune lightly for structure, remove damaged fruit, and monitor for scale, leaf spots, and browsing. Protect young trunks and support heavily loaded branches as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rusty Mangrum","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root \/ 4-5 ft. \/ Standard Rootstock","offer_id":46145845690627,"sku":"TFT-1127","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Persimmon-Early-Golden-Tree-for-Sale_ff858795-c0c7-4b9c-8edb-ed34311938a1.png?v=1731953475"},{"product_id":"persimmon-hybrid-nikitas-gift-bare-root","title":"Persimmon (Hybrid), Nikitas Gift, Bare Root","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikita’s Gift Persimmon (\u003cem\u003eDiospyros virginiana × D. kaki ‘Nikitskaya Bordovaya’\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNikita’s Gift is an American–Asian hybrid persimmon with reddish-orange fruit and rich flavor. It combines a smaller garden-tree habit with fruit that should be allowed to soften fully before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA hybrid with a soft-ripe harvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is astringent while firm and becomes sweet and tender as it ripens. Its pulp works fresh and in baked desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA moderate-sized tree with fall color\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNikita’s Gift can be kept smaller through careful structural pruning. Orange-yellow foliage and colored fruit add a useful autumn display in an edible landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSelf-fruitful, with more hardiness than many Asian types\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA separate pollen tree is not required for fruit set. Its hybrid background improves cold tolerance relative to many Asian persimmons, but young trees still benefit from a sheltered site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-fruitful; no separate male or second cultivar is required. This is a fruit-bearing hybrid, not a guaranteed pollen source for other persimmons. Cross-pollination depends on overlapping bloom, not matching harvest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRootstock and Mature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan for approximately 12–20 feet at maturity, depending on site and pruning. The offered variant identifies the rootstock; keep the graft union above soil level and remove rootstock suckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light partial shade; full sun is best for fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium to medium-dry, well-drained soil; avoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12–20 feet; see rootstock and pruning guidance above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring; small cream to white flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reddish-orange fruit with rich, sweet pulp when fully soft; astringent while firm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft fresh fruit, pulp, pudding, quick breads, and preserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRipening:\u003c\/strong\u003e October–November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e A reliable cultivar-specific chill-hour requirement has not been confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; no separate pollen tree required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 6–9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Persimmon Orchard Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA good start\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose well-drained soil and enough room for the mature tree. Water consistently while roots establish, mulch with space around the trunk, and keep vigorous grass and other competitors away from the young root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFertility and fruit-tree guilds\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a soil test to guide lime and fertilizer rather than feeding heavily by default. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tree-planting-kit\"\u003eTree Planting Kit fertilizer blend\u003c\/a\u003e is an optional planting supplement; keep concentrated fertilizer away from bare roots and avoid excess nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterested in permaculture and stacking functions around your fruit trees? Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/resources\/transform-your-garden-build-a-fruit-tree-guild-that-practically-grows-itself\"\u003efruit-tree guild guide\u003c\/a\u003e for ideas on combining plants for flowers, ground cover, and mulch while giving your tree room to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePractical pest and disease care\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater young trees consistently and avoid overfeeding; vigorous growth or heavy crops can encourage fruit drop. Prune lightly for structure, remove damaged fruit, and monitor for scale, leaf spots, and browsing. Protect young trunks and support heavily loaded branches as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rusty Mangrum","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root \/ 5-6 ft. \/ Standard Rootstock","offer_id":47391096439043,"sku":"TFT-1167","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Persimmon-Hybrid-Nikitas-Gift-Tree-For-Sale_1d049b1c-9e7a-4374-9739-e2a5c940b2d4.png?v=1731953488"},{"product_id":"persimmon-hybrid-rosseyanka-bare-root","title":"Persimmon (Hybrid), Rosseyanka, Bare Root","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosseyanka Persimmon (\u003cem\u003eDiospyros virginiana × D. kaki ‘Rosseyanka’\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosseyanka is an American–Asian hybrid persimmon grown for cold tolerance and a late crop of sweet orange fruit. It is useful where an Asian persimmon is a less dependable winter choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA soft-ripe hybrid fruit\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fruit remains astringent until fully soft and develops a rich sweetness as it ripens. Use it fresh as pulp or in autumn baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA later harvest needs enough season\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinter survival and fruit ripening are different requirements. Choose a site with enough autumn warmth for this later crop rather than relying on hardiness alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOne tree can set fruit\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRosseyanka can produce without a separate pollen tree. Prune for a sound framework and protect the young trunk while the tree establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-fruitful; no separate male or second cultivar is required. It should not be assumed to supply pollen for other female persimmon cultivars. Cross-pollination depends on overlapping bloom, not matching harvest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRootstock and Mature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan for approximately 20–30 feet at maturity, depending on site and pruning. The offered variant identifies the rootstock; keep the graft union above soil level and remove rootstock suckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light partial shade; full sun is best for fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium to medium-dry, well-drained soil; avoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–30 feet; see rootstock and pruning guidance above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring; small cream to white flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange hybrid persimmons with sweet, rich pulp when fully soft; astringent while firm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft fresh fruit, pulp, pudding, baking, and preserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRipening:\u003c\/strong\u003e October–November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e A reliable cultivar-specific chill-hour requirement has not been confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful; no separate pollen tree required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5–9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Persimmon Orchard Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA good start\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose well-drained soil and enough room for the mature tree. Water consistently while roots establish, mulch with space around the trunk, and keep vigorous grass and other competitors away from the young root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFertility and fruit-tree guilds\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a soil test to guide lime and fertilizer rather than feeding heavily by default. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tree-planting-kit\"\u003eTree Planting Kit fertilizer blend\u003c\/a\u003e is an optional planting supplement; keep concentrated fertilizer away from bare roots and avoid excess nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterested in permaculture and stacking functions around your fruit trees? Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/resources\/transform-your-garden-build-a-fruit-tree-guild-that-practically-grows-itself\"\u003efruit-tree guild guide\u003c\/a\u003e for ideas on combining plants for flowers, ground cover, and mulch while giving your tree room to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePractical pest and disease care\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater young trees consistently and avoid overfeeding; vigorous growth or heavy crops can encourage fruit drop. Prune lightly for structure, remove damaged fruit, and monitor for scale, leaf spots, and browsing. Protect young trunks and support heavily loaded branches as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rusty Mangrum","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root \/ 4-5 ft. \/ Standard Rootstock","offer_id":46145846051075,"sku":"TFT-1177","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Persimmon-Hybrid-Rosseyanka-Tree-For-Sale_1877fe1a-6869-4560-bb37-570e43c200c0.png?v=1731953491"},{"product_id":"persimmon-bare-root","title":"Persimmon, Bare Root","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmerican Persimmon Seedlings (\u003cem\u003eDiospyros virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeed-grown American persimmons for wildlife groves and long-term food forests. They offer a lower-cost way to establish a population, with variation in fruiting, sex, and eventual tree form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWait for soft fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest fruit when fully ripe and yielding, rather than assuming frost makes firm fruit edible. Soft pulp is useful in baking and preserves after seeds are removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLeaves feed large moths\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuna moth and hickory horned devil larvae use persimmon foliage. Raccoons, foxes, and other wildlife also take the fall fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMale and female seedlings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are unsexed seedlings, not guaranteed fruiting females. Plant several so a future grove has a better chance of both fruit-bearing trees and compatible pollen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSeedlings versus named selections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose seedlings for population diversity and wildlife planting. For a selected fruiting clone, compare the 2027 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/persimmon-american-meader-bare-root\"\u003eMeader\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/persimmon-american-prok-bare-root\"\u003eProk\u003c\/a\u003e listings; seedlings will not duplicate those cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous perennial tree or large shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central and eastern North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun; Part Sun\/Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium; Medium-Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–80 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e May–June; Cream, White, Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small orange fruit with very sweet soft pulp when fully ripe; firm fruit is strongly astringent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e September–November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsexed seedlings; plant several for a better chance of male pollen sources and fruiting females. Sex and individual fruiting are not guaranteed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA zones 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed-grown bare root plants; choose the seedling size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Ongoing Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant promptly and keep bare roots from drying out. Water the root zone, mulch clear of the stems, and protect seedlings from mowing damage and browsing. Base fertilizer on a soil test rather than feeding automatically; if needed, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tree-planting-kit\"\u003eTree Planting Kit fertilizer blend\u003c\/a\u003e should be used according to its label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtect young trunks and maintain a weed-free planting area. Established trees often need modest intervention; inspect leaf spots and dieback before treating, and allow some caterpillar feeding. Avoid insecticides on open flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterested in permaculture and stacking functions? Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/resources\/transform-your-garden-build-a-fruit-tree-guild-that-practically-grows-itself\"\u003efruit-tree guild guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains how to combine planting layers and roles around fruit trees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Missouri Dept of Conservation","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root \/ 6-16\" Seedling","offer_id":46145846313219,"sku":"TFT-1517-1","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bare Root \/ 16\"+ Premium Seedling","offer_id":49856670302467,"sku":"TFT-1517-2","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Persimmon-Tree-For-Sale_4b088909-fdb2-4722-acf6-a9ad3979b433.webp?v=1731953494"},{"product_id":"persimmon-asian-chocolate-bare-root","title":"Persimmon (Asian), Chocolate, Bare Root","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Persimmon (\u003cem\u003eDiospyros kaki ‘Tsurunoko’\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate is a pollination-variant Asian persimmon grown for rich flavor and cinnamon-brown flesh in pollinated fruit. 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That makes it different from female-only fruiting cultivars that cannot supply orchard pollen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChocolate can set fruit without another tree, but pollination influences seed formation, flesh color, and when the fruit loses astringency. It bears pollen-producing flowers and is the recommended partner for \u003ca href=\"\/products\/persimmon-asian-coffee-cake-bare-root\"\u003eCoffee Cake\u003c\/a\u003e; do not assume Coffee Cake reliably supplies pollen back to Chocolate. Cross-pollination depends on overlapping bloom, not matching harvest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRootstock and Mature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan for approximately 15–25 feet at maturity, depending on site and pruning. 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Plan a harvest routine so usable fruit is collected before wildlife or spoilage takes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollination Partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fruit-bearing American cultivar that can set fruit without a separate male. Do not treat a second female fruiting cultivar as a guaranteed pollen source. Cross-pollination depends on overlapping bloom, not matching harvest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRootstock and Mature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan for approximately 15–25 feet at maturity, depending on site and pruning. The offered variant identifies the rootstock; keep the graft union above soil level and remove rootstock suckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light partial shade; full sun is best for fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium to medium-dry, well-drained soil; avoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15–25 feet; see rootstock and pruning guidance above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring; small cream to white flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange native persimmons with rich, sweet pulp when fully soft; astringent while firm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft fresh fruit, pudding, quick breads, pulp, and preserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRipening:\u003c\/strong\u003e September–October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e A reliable cultivar-specific chill-hour requirement has not been confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful named cultivar; no separate male required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 4–9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Persimmon Orchard Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA good start\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose well-drained soil and enough room for the mature tree. Water consistently while roots establish, mulch with space around the trunk, and keep vigorous grass and other competitors away from the young root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFertility and fruit-tree guilds\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a soil test to guide lime and fertilizer rather than feeding heavily by default. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tree-planting-kit\"\u003eTree Planting Kit fertilizer blend\u003c\/a\u003e is an optional planting supplement; keep concentrated fertilizer away from bare roots and avoid excess nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterested in permaculture and stacking functions around your fruit trees? 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The offered variant identifies the rootstock; keep the graft union above soil level and remove rootstock suckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light partial shade; full sun is best for fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium to medium-dry, well-drained soil; avoid standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–30 feet; see rootstock and pruning guidance above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring; small cream to white flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large orange native persimmons with sweet, richly flavored pulp when fully soft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft fresh fruit, pulp, pudding, quick breads, and preserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRipening:\u003c\/strong\u003e September–October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e A reliable cultivar-specific chill-hour requirement has not been confirmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fruitful named cultivar; no separate male required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5–9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Persimmon Orchard Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA good start\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose well-drained soil and enough room for the mature tree. 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Protect young trunks and support heavily loaded branches as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rusty Mangrum","offers":[{"title":"Bare Root \/ 2-3 ft. \/ Standard Rootstock","offer_id":49843435110659,"sku":"TFT-11137","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Persimmon-Asian-Saijo-Bare-Root-For-Sale.jpg?v=1792230064"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/collections\/Persimmon-Asian-Giant-Fuyu-Bare-Root-For-Sale.png?v=1792237944","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/collections\/persimmon-trees.oembed","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}