🍊 Persimmon Tree (Diospyros persimmon)

Add a touch of elegance and flavor to your garden with the Persimmon Tree, known for its vibrant fruit and ornamental appeal.

🌟 Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Diospyros persimmon

• Common Names: Persimmon, Sharon Fruit

• Origin: Native to East Asia

• Growth Habit: Deciduous tree with a rounded canopy

• Mature Size: Typically reaches 4.5–6 meters (15–20 feet) in height and spread

• Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves that turn yellow to red in the fall

• Flowers: Small, yellow-green blooms in spring

• Fruit: Round to oval, 5–8 cm (2–3 inches) in diameter; skin turns from green to orange when ripe; sweet, honey-like flavor when fully ripe

• Sunlight Requirements: Prefers full sun

• Soil Preferences: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate; regular watering to keep soil consistently moist

• Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA zones 7–10

🌱 Garden Appeal:

The Persimmon Tree is valued for its striking appearance and delicious fruit. Its vibrant foliage provides seasonal interest, while the sweet fruits are enjoyed fresh, dried, or used in cooking and baking. The tree’s adaptability makes it suitable for various landscape settings.

🛒 Ideal for Your Garden:

Incorporate the Persimmon Tree into your garden to enjoy its beauty and flavorful fruits. Its low maintenance and ornamental qualities make it a valuable addition to any landscape.