This persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is native to the U.S. and can be found throughout the Southern states. According to The New Southern Living Garden Book, it is “native from Connecticut to Kansas ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Persimmon trees produce some of the most gorgeous fruit, putting on a show toward the end of autumn when the rest of our ...

After the leaves of the persimmon tree fall in autumn, much of the fruit still clings to the branches through November. The first time I plucked a persimmon from a tree and took a bite, I was ...

Question: We are growing a persimmon tree that is about 12 feet tall with a central shoot. Do we prune back the shoot in the top? Answer: Reduce the height of the central leader about 2 feet to ...

When you think about how to start your own pollinator garden, where does your mind drift to? For some people, the idea of cultivating a pollinator retreat comes with the thought of delicate blooms and ...

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 ...

Q: I have a persimmon tree purchased nine years ago. In the past three years, the fruit hasn’t grown larger than a grape, changing color but not expanding in size. The tree receives sun all day long.

Persimmons have long been associated with forecasting winter weather, but the facts and history associated with these fruits and the trees they grow on are as interesting as the folklore. Persimmon ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. After the leaves of the persimmon tree fall in autumn, much of the fruit still clings to the branches through November. The first ...