Tips & Information about Persimmon Trees

Persimmons in a basket and sliced persimmons on a cutting board

Cooking With Persimmons

By Amy Grant

Want to use persimmons in the kitchen? Click here to learn how to harvest and prepare this fall favorite fruit.

Growing Persimmons In Pots: How To Grow A Persimmon Tree In A Pot

By Teo Spengler

Container growing works with many types of fruit trees including persimmon trees. And planting persimmon trees in pots can solve a lot of problems. Read on for more details about how to grow a persimmon tree in a pot on the patio.

Persimmon Leaf Drop – Why Is Persimmon Tree Losing Leaves

By Teo Spengler

A popular tree for home orchards is persimmon trees. These delightful, little trees suffer few serious diseases or pests and are relatively easy to care for. However, if you notice your trees losing leaves, there could be a few reasons behind the cause. Learn more here.

Fertilizing Persimmon Trees: Learn About Feeding A Persimmon Fruit Tree

By Teo Spengler

How much fertilizer does a persimmon tree need? The rules for fertilizing persimmon trees are a little different than those for other fruit trees and experts differ on the need for persimmon fertilizer. Click here for more information on persimmon tree feeding.

Curled Persimmon Leaves – Why Persimmon Leaves Are Curling

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Although persimmon trees are generally durable and easy to grow, persimmon leaf curl is an indication that something isn’t quite right. If you’ve noticed curled persimmon leaves, careful troubleshooting is in order. Find reasons for curling leaves on persimmons here.

When Are Persimmons Ripe: Learn How To Harvest Persimmons

By Amy Grant

When they are less than perfectly ripe, they are terribly bitter, so knowing when to pick persimmons at their peak is essential. But how do you know when persimmons are ripe? Click this article to find out about harvesting persimmon fruit.

Persimmon Tree Diseases: Troubleshooting Diseases In Persimmon Trees

By Teo Spengler

Persimmons have no serious insect or disease problems, so there is no need to spray regularly. That doesn't mean that your tree won't occasionally need help, however. Click here for information about diseases in persimmon trees.

American Persimmon Tree Facts – Tips On Growing American Persimmons

By Teo Spengler

American persimmons aren't as popular as their Asian cousins, but many people think they're tastier. Click for more.

Jackalberry Persimmon Trees: How To Grow An African Persimmon Tree

By Amy Grant

An integral part of the savannah ecosystem, is it possible to grow jackalberry persimmon trees here? Click on this article to find out how to grow an African persimmon and other information on jackalberry persimmon trees.

Persimmon Tree Not Fruiting: Reasons A Persimmon Tree Has No Flowers Or Fruit

By Amy Grant

Perhaps you are lucky enough to have a persimmon tree in your garden - not so lucky if your persimmon tree is not fruiting. What could be the reason for no fruit on a persimmon tree and is there a remedy for non-blooming persimmon trees? Find out here.