Three years ago, I impulse-purchased a tiny Fuyu persimmon tree from a specialty nursery on Vancouver Island. As a non-native species, the exotic tree did not qualify for inclusion in our small urban ...

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.

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 ...

A gardener harvests a persimmon from a tree. - Emilija Manevska/Getty Images The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) tree is a great addition to an edible landscape. Its fall colors and ...

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 ...

Many years ago, while browsing in the New York Botanical Garden's library, I discovered that institution’s collection of antique nursery catalogs. Talk about going down a rabbit hole! It was weeks ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Persimmons are ready to eat when they are soft, almost mushy, and you can gather them from the ground. Indeed, it is very, very ...

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 ...

Though it may seem like a daunting task, there are plenty of fruit trees that even a beginner gardener can grow in their yard. Beyond free food, planting a fruit tree in your yard helps to reduce your ...