Decorative deciduous tree to 5m. Fruits late February to May. Fruit is non astringent at harvest.
• Fuyu • Saruge •Izu • Ichikikei jiro
PERSIMMON CULTURAL NOTES
Persimmons are highly decorative, hardy trees bearing striking flowers, good Autumn colour and edible fruit.
Non astringent varieties can be eaten while firm a
s opposed to astringent varieties which are sharp and bitter to taste until they have ripened almost to-jelly softness.
They grow well in both subtropical and temperate climates and adapt well to different soil types as long as they are deep, rich, and well drained. A position protected from winds, in full sun is best. Plant in well worked, moist soil (incorporate fertiliser and/or compost) ensuring the bud union is at least 10cm above soil level. Water well and keep moist until established.
Apply fertiliser as recommended annually in Winter. A light pruning only is required as persimmon produce fruit on current season's growth. Harvest when fruit are well developed and of characteristic colour.
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