Diospyros
"Fruit of the Gods"
The Triumph persimmon tree is an excellent low chill variety suitable for South Florida. Fuyu may also be grown in South Florida but requires more chill hours. ( Fuyu is Non Astringent)
Our trees are grafted to NATIVE AMERICAN SEEDLING PERSIMMON for optimal growth and performance. (Diospyros virginiana)

Planting a persimmon tree
When planting be careful not to damage the root ball. Persimmon roots are sensitive and fragile. Persimmon trees enjoy moist soil conditions but need well drained soil. In general, trees should be planted at the same depth they grew in the nursery container. The root system must never be allowed to dry out completely. Maintain moist but not water logged soil conditions.

To ensure good root growth after planting, water the trees immediately and two or three times weekly during the dry season. Water them if needed during summer if drought conditions are present. All fruit trees require full sun and persimmons are no exception to this. Full sun will assure good tree, bud development and fruit growth. Soil pH can vary between 6 & 6.5. Remove all growth below the graft of the tree. Trees may flower and fruit in the Spring and sometimes in the Summer. 

Young trees benefit from a time released granular balanced fertilizer like 13-13-13 and a foliar spray of 20-20-20 with minors twice a year in spring and summer. Fertilizing this way will speed up tree growth at the expense of fruiting. For fruit production use a fertilizer similar to 5-10-5.

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South Florida Persimmon Trees (Astringent Varieties)
All Self Fruitful

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Florida persimmon:
 A cultivar very similar to Triumph but is said to have even less chill requirements and more productive. Florida Persimmon Originated in Miami. This one is being evaluated by us but has already developed a great reputation in South Florida with several growers.

Triumph persimmon:
Triumph is an Israeli cultivar that performs very well in South Florida. The fruit is small to medium and sweet. Triumph has fruited well at the Fruit and Spice Park in Miami. Triumph persimmons have a long fruiting season, Triumph persimmons can sometimes be picked from August to December.

Winter set persimmon:
This cultivar, obtained from Fort Meyers Florida features elongated fruit and is reported to be a heavy producer. The tree also has low chill requirements. This one is currently being tested in Jupiter and Davie, Fl. The fruit has a yellowish skin when ripe and usually seedless. Winter set produces a super sweet fruit and the tree is of medium height.
Harvest, November-December.

Eureka:
Not in stock.

This persimmon grows very well in Texas and we are evaluating it in Florida. The tree is a heavy producer of medium-sized, flat-shaped, red fruit of extremely high fruit quality. The tree is relatively small and the fruit  may or may not contain seeds. Eureka has proven to be the best commercial variety in Texas.