Q. I am interested in planting a persimmon tree in my yard. What are the different types and what do they need to grow well? I am in Riverside County, USDA zone 9b. Persimmon (Diospyros) can be grown ...

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 ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - If you’re looking for a new fruit tree to grow at home, consider a persimmon tree. “Most people are familiar with persimmons but they only know the wild persimmons,” ...

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 ...

Q. About 3 1/2 years ago we planted a Fuyu Persimmon tree from a local nursery near Moreno Valley. It grew rather quickly, and last year, there was a large quantity of beautiful, tasty persimmons.

You’ve decided to add a fruit tree to your garden. What kind should you select, when and where should you plant it and how do you prune it? Consider a persimmon or pomegranate tree; they are perfect ...

Hikers and other rural foragers welcome fall as a time of the year when persimmons are plentiful. The key to a successful wildcrafting experience, however, is making sure the persimmons gathered are ...