Persimmon Tree Sources

So many people asked me where to find a good source for growing their own hardy persimmon trees, I figured I'd send the information to everyone.  They are very hardy, beautiful, disease-free trees.   They would look good even as decorative trees in the landscape.   They may be too tasty and tempting for the deer also, if you have that issue.  (Cattle panels, from a livestock feed store, can be fashioned into durable circles to protect your trees from large livestock.)
 
Edible Landscaping has some nice varieties of persimmons.  I believe our fantastic tree is the Ichi Ki Kei Jiro variety.  Ichi Ki Kei Jiro is hardy from zones 6-10...no problem here.  The Hana Fuyu is another (large) one that looks great to try.   These varieties are all the ones that are usually eaten while still firm, like an apple.   They still should be picked after a hard frost, or even better, a freeze.  A 1 gallon plant is $25-, plus shipping.  They grow nice plants.   We have much of what they offer in their catalog.
 
Edible Landscaping: www.ediblelandscaping.com , email: info@ediblelandscaping.com
1-800-524-4156
 
Fall is a great time to plant trees, as the roots have time to develop.   It may be too late now though.   Spring is OK too.  If you place your order now, you can tell them when you want it shipped.