Nightingale persimmon. Showing the almost jelly like flesh of this astringent fruit

(1/8) Nightingale persimmon. Showing the almost jelly like flesh of this astringent fruit

Persimmon Nightingale

(2/8) Persimmon Nightingale

These nightingale persimmon fruit have just formed and will be ready in a few weeks.

(3/8) These nightingale persimmon fruit have just formed and will be ready in a few weeks.

Ripening Nightingale Persimmon on the tree

(4/8) Ripening Nightingale Persimmon on the tree

Bare branches in Winter. A deciduous tree.

(5/8) Bare branches in Winter. A deciduous tree.

Nightingale flowers during Spring in Australia, quite a distinct shape.

(6/8) Nightingale flowers during Spring in Australia, quite a distinct shape.

Persimmon Nightingale Grafted Tree

(7/8) Persimmon Nightingale Grafted Tree

Leaf of the Persimmon Nightingale

(8/8) Leaf of the Persimmon Nightingale

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Persimmon - Nightingale (A)

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Fruit Trees > Temperate Fruit Trees > Persimmon > Persimmon - Nightingale (A)
A deep-orange flesh that is very sweet and juicy when ripe. A conical large shape. Very high quality flesh that is most often seedless. Compact growing. Astringent... Read More

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

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Specifications of Persimmon - Nightingale (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

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Persimmon - Nightingale (A) Reviews & Tips

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tom-paul jagg
★★★★★ 3y ago

Atherton, Queensland, Australia

Persimmon - Nightingale (A)

Nightingale Persimmons and Yellow Excel Figs are thee best fruit in the world. The flavour is not of this Planet. NEED I SAY ANYMORE.

BJ11
★★★★ 6y ago

ATWELL, WA, Australia

Planted location #37 (clay loam). Growing very strongly. Required some staking as trunk was not strong enough to support canopy. Pruning and staking has rectified this.

Adrian Van Leest
7y ago

Campbell, ACT, Australia

Persimmon - Nightingale (A)

Peel a hard but nearly ripe Nightingale persimmon and dry it over an air vent for around ten days - truly dios pyros, an experience to die for!

gardengirl
★★★ 11y ago

Illawarra, NSW

I was a bit concerned as this is by far the most expensive tree I bought and my favourite fruit- no signs of life for 2 months. Now the tiniest green bud tips have appeared. Watered very infrequently while dormant.

Joyce
17y ago

Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia

Persimmon - Nightingale (A)

Kids love fruit leathers made in a food dryer, made out of pureed persimmon mixed with yoghurt and they also love persimmon blended into a pancake mixture.

Reville Saw
17y ago

Tabulam, NSW, Australia

Persimmon - Nightingale (A)

The astringent avraieties live up to the name "Dios pyros" (as above) but the NA (non astringent) are not nearly as good. Nightingale is excellent.Also try Mexican persimmon (Diospyros dignya) and the german medlar which also reward the same patience

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