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Persimmons. Chapter 27. Types. Two types of persimmons. Japanese (soft) American (hard) China produces 70% of the world market. The US produces less than 1% of the world market. Cold Tolerance. Japanese zones 7 to 10. American plums grow well in zones 5 to 9.
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Persimmons Chapter 27
Types • Two types of persimmons. • Japanese (soft) • American (hard) • China produces 70% of the world market. • The US produces less than 1% of the world market.
Cold Tolerance • Japanese zones 7 to 10. • American plums grow well in zones 5 to 9
Growth and bearing habits • Japanese persimmons trees grow 25’ to 40’ tall. • American persimmon trees grow 35’ to 50’ tall. • They start to bear fruit in the 3rd. To 4th. Leaf. • They reach full bearing at 10th to 12thleaf. • American persimmons need a pollinator for every 5 to 6 trees.
Orchard layout and planting • Page 531