Q. I have a 30-foot Hachiya persimmon tree that is 30-plus years old. The branches are long and the fruit is high in the tree. Now is a messy time of the year with squashed fruit all over the ground ...
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 ...
Persimmon is an orange, tomato-shaped fruit that has a sweet taste similar to a cantaloupe. Often growing on smaller trees, some persimmon varieties are ideal for yards with limited space. However, ...
Q: I had to remove 15 persimmons because of sun damage. One thing I have noticed is that some of the new growth from the main branches is aimed downward, so I am hoping to eventually grow the tree ...
What type of mulch is better for my Asian pear and persimmon trees? I have been using Scott’s earthgro brown mulch and wonder how different types of mulch affect the pH of the soil. I had lots of ...
In the fall, bright orange ornaments decorate special tree branches throughout our county. What are these stunning treasures? Persimmons. You may want to consider planting a persimmon tree in your own ...
Q:We planted a 'Hachiya' persimmon tree last fall, hoping for a nice harvest. This spring, lots of little persimmons appeared, but they soon fell off. All of them. What can we do to prevent this from ...
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 ...
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 ...