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Persimmon, Common

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General
Common NamePersimmon, Common
Latin NameDiospyros virginiana, D. kaki Linn
CategoryFruits 
Family 
VarietyGarretson, John Rick, Early Golden, Hicks and Juhl 
Visual Traits
Flowergreenish yellow; generally dioecious; late spring to early summer
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Foliage/Fall leaf colorreddish purple
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Fruitberry, globose; astringent when green; yellow to deep orange or black when ripe; mid to late fall; frost damage to immature fruit
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Height30-60 ft
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Other valued traitsattractive bark and foliage
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Cultivation
Field spacing / planting depthnursery stock spaced 6" apart
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Graftingchip bud, cleft, whip
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Hardwood Cuttingscut 6-8" long and 1/4" diameter; seal with pitch or wax to prevent rot; bury in sand until ready to plant
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Pollinationplant multiple trees to ensure pollination
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Propagation methodseed, root cuttings, grafting
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Pruningtrain to 4-5 main stems when young; suited to espalier training
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Seed treatment and storageclean and dry 2days; cold stratification 2-3months at 30-40 degrees F; no extreme hot or cold
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Seedling treatmenttaproot develops to 8" (20cm) after 1 season
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Sowing seedsoak 2days prior to planting; sow spring or fall; depth 1/2"; cover with humus
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Transplantdifficult; ball and burlap in early spring; transplant nursery stock after 1-2 years in moist soil (due to long root); suckers do not transplant readily
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Watering guidelineswater deeply in dry conditions
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Critters
Insect and invertebrate pestsnone serious
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Pathogensnone serious
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Soils
Fertility / qualitymoderate fertility; tolerates poor fertility
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Mineralsexcessive nitrogen may cause fruit drop
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Moisture and drainagewell drained; drought tolerant; moderately flood tolerant, although flooding kills young trees
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pH5.0-7.0
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Texturetolerant of wide range of soils
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Growth Pattern
Fruit bearing age / full crop load10y / 25-50y
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Good seed crop interval (fruit load)every 2y
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Growth rateslow
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Longevitylong
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Root habitlong taproot
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Habitat and Climate
Exposureplant in protected areas in cooler climates
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Fire tolerancetolerant; stump sprouts
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Frost-free days (FFD)150
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Hardiness ZoneZones 4-9
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Native RangeEastern US
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Rainfall / humidity30-60"; prefers humid climate
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Light
Light recommendationfull sun
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Shade tolerancevery tolerant
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Special Notes
Note 1too stressed in rural NY
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Note 2choose early-ripening cultivars in cooler regions
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Note 3American types hardier than Asian types
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