Persimmon (Hybrid), Rosseyanka, Bare Root

Rosseyanka Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana × D. kaki ‘Rosseyanka’)

Rosseyanka 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.

Key Characteristics

A soft-ripe hybrid fruit

The fruit remains astringent until fully soft and develops a rich sweetness as it ripens. Use it fresh as pulp or in autumn baking.

A later harvest needs enough season

Winter survival and fruit ripening are different requirements. Choose a site with enough autumn warmth for this later crop rather than relying on hardiness alone.

One tree can set fruit

Rosseyanka can produce without a separate pollen tree. Prune for a sound framework and protect the young trunk while the tree establishes.

Pollination Partners

Self-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.

Rootstock and Mature Size

Plan 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.

Product Details

• Sun: Full sun to light partial shade; full sun is best for fruiting.
• Soil: medium to medium-dry, well-drained soil; avoid standing water.
• Mature height: Approximately 20–30 feet; see rootstock and pruning guidance above.
• Bloom: Late spring; small cream to white flowers.
• Fruit: Orange hybrid persimmons with sweet, rich pulp when fully soft; astringent while firm.
• Uses: Soft fresh fruit, pulp, pudding, baking, and preserves.
• Ripening: October–November
• Chill hours: A reliable cultivar-specific chill-hour requirement has not been confirmed.
• Pollination: Self-fruitful; no separate pollen tree required.
• USDA hardiness: Zones 5–9.

General Persimmon Orchard Guidance

A good start

Choose 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.

Fertility and fruit-tree guilds

Use a soil test to guide lime and fertilizer rather than feeding heavily by default. Our Tree Planting Kit fertilizer blend is an optional planting supplement; keep concentrated fertilizer away from bare roots and avoid excess nitrogen.

Interested in permaculture and stacking functions around your fruit trees? Explore our fruit-tree guild guide for ideas on combining plants for flowers, ground cover, and mulch while giving your tree room to grow.

Practical pest and disease care

Water 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.