Very large 20th Century persimmon picked and held in the hand to show size being grown at Daleys Fruit Tree Nursery

(1/5) Very large 20th Century persimmon picked and held in the hand to show size being grown at Daleys Fruit Tree Nursery

Sweet, melting flesh. Outstanding Persimmon.

(2/5) Sweet, melting flesh. Outstanding Persimmon.

(3/5) Video: Harvesting a Twentieth Century Persimmon protected using exclusion netting from fruit fly

Shows the fruit forming about to ripen on the twentieth century persimmon. Remember to thin your fruit if the crop is too big

(4/5) Shows the fruit forming about to ripen on the twentieth century persimmon. Remember to thin your fruit if the crop is too big

Leaf of the Persimmon 20th Century A

(5/5) Leaf of the Persimmon 20th Century A

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Persimmon - Twentieth Century (A)

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A medium sized orange-red, Astringent variety, very sweet, keeps well. A rounded fruit with a point. Ripening during Autumn. Use nets to protect fruit from birds.... Read More
Other Names: 20th

$69.00 ($69.00-$79.00 choose a size)

Specifications of Persimmon - Twentieth Century (A)

Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From GraftedLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes, Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? No Leaves (Deciduous)

Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 4-5 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Perfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic), Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months April, May, June

Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, Dolomite/Lime

Plant Width 2-4m

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Persimmon - Twentieth Century (A) Reviews & Tips

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Neville Chun
12y ago

Hutt Valley, New Zealand, NZ

Persimmon - 20th Century (A)

20th Century is not an astringent variety, its NON astringent.

bertybeetle
★★★★ 12y ago

GLENORIE, NSW, Australia

Great fruit and lotsa 

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