Persimmon

Persimmons prefer well-drained loam with moderate fertility and need steady moisture while establishing over several years. Match American or Asian cultivars to your climate and pollination needs, and avoid heavy nitrogen that promotes fruit drop and weak growth.

Sun: Full sun
Water: Water deeply during establishment; adjust to rainfall and soil
Spacing: 240 in
First harvest: 3–6 years

Popular types

Asian Persimmon

Tips

Plant with the root ball intact and check whether your cultivar needs a compatible pollinizer.
Water deeply during establishment and fruit enlargement without leaving the soil saturated.
Feed only for poor growth or soil-test deficiencies, keeping fertilizer away from the trunk.
Train a sturdy framework and remove broken or crowded branches while dormant.
American and Asian species differ in hardiness; astringent types must soften fully.

Plant nursery stock in spring, or in fall where winters are mild, keeping the root flare at soil level and any graft above soil.

Wild foraging safety

This plant is often found growing wild. Never eat a wild plant unless its identity has been confirmed by a qualified local expert, and never rely on a single source — including this app, photos, or AI tools — to identify it. Many edible plants have toxic look-alikes, and some parts or preparation stages may be unsafe. When in doubt, don't eat it.

Good companions

Chives, Garlic, Borage

Keep apart from

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