Persimmon tree is also called Diospyros virginiana. The persimmon fruits have been used for decorations as well as food for ages. It was the early explorers to America who claimed to value the tree so much as well as those Native Americans. They are the first ones who used the persimmon tree as food during the colder months.
They simply picked the fresh fruit during winter as the persimmon tree would still be bearing fruits that hang on the branches. The tree itself as well as all its elements were being used as decoration for the garden as it would be one of the most unique tree available in the garden and not only that the fruit would be useful as food, but the wood can also be used for different purposes as they are sturdy and strong.
The bark of the tree is made of thick square blocks. These blocks look like alligator skin. As mentioned earlier that the wood is strong but it is not the only quality that they wood has. Another great quality of the wood is the fact that it is resistant to many things. The woods are commonly used for golf club heads, veneers, billiard cues as well as flooring. And as for the persimmon fruit, it tastes so sweet when it is ripe. It has the taste that is similar to the taste of apricot. Growing the persimmon tree would be a fun and rewarding thing to do. It is not difficult to grow the tree and even the amateur home gardener can grow it.
Growing the persimmon tree can be from the suckers, cutting, graft or seed. The young seedling should be about one or two years of age. The seedling can then be transplanted the same way as the transplant for an orchard. The best persimmon tree is usually the result of grafted or budded trees. There are different types of persimmon trees and each of them has their own uniqueness.
The American persimmon tree needs to have both the female and male tree to bear fruit while the Asian tree varieties are self fruiting. So these are the kind knowledge that you need to master before you plant the tree. And as for the care, the tree does not need a lot. One regular care would be watering when there is no significant rainfall. You should only fertilize the tree when it it does not appear to be thriving.
