Persimmons are one of the best fruit trees that can be planted in North Central Florida. Not only do the trees grow well in this climate, they also produce uniquely delicious fruit. Persimmons grown ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. The persimmons are falling off my persimmon tree. Now some of the leaves are ...

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 ...

Ready to add some variety to your “five-a-day” fruit intake? If so, try a persimmon. With a sweet taste some describe as similar to an apricot, the fruit of this native tree is a welcome change to ...

Indeed, it is very, very true. The unripe fruits of “Persimmon”, Diospyros virginiana, are hard and green, slowly ripening to a beautifully frosted pink-orange. Before they are ripe, the fruits are ...

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Three (maybe four) years ago my wife said she wanted her own persimmon tree. I purchased a Fuji persimmon. It’s grown quite tall, but we’ve never had any persimmons. One year, some of the leaves had a ...