A gardener harvests a persimmon from a tree. - Emilija Manevska/Getty Images The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) tree is a great addition to an edible landscape. Its fall colors and ...
In Sunday's edition of The Clarion-Ledger Outdoors, Mark Cooper talked about the advantages of grafting oriental varieties of persimmons onto native, established persimmon trees. To read the story, ...
Persimmon trees are a top wildlife attractor and because they tend to ripen during archery season, they’re a major plus for bow hunters. Gun hunters, however, don’t have the advantage of this mast ...
My favorite tree is dead. A 35-year-old Japanese persimmon, given to me by my father, had to be cut down in July. I mention this not because I want your sympathy, but because death was unique. For the ...
Persimmon is an orange, tomato-shaped fruit that has a sweet taste similar to a cantaloupe. Often growing on smaller trees, some persimmon varieties are ideal for yards with limited space. However, ...
It's persimmon season. The common persimmon, Diospyros virginiana, is a slow-growing, midsize, native tree that bears a heavy fruit crop, right about now. The Latin name means "food of the gods," but ...
If you are seeking a medium-sized shade tree, around 30 feet tall with a 30-foot spread, possessing unusually ornamental and gustatory qualities, consider the persimmon (Diospyros kaki). Although its ...
We give Japanese persimmon trees at least five years to settle in before we expect production. (DAVID GRUNFELD / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE) QUESTION: I have a persimmon tree that I have had at least six ...