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 (Diospyros virginiana) for optimal growth and performance.

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. Mix 1/3 mushroom compost to your native soil and spread around the top 18 inches near the root zone. This can help keep nematodes away and assist in better root development. Dig your planting hole deep and wide for the roots to spread out and down. These trees are moderately salt tolerant. 

Fertilize in Feb, May, and late July with organic quality compost or use Espoma Citrus Tone . Do not fertilize in the hole at planting time.  

The root system must never be allowed to dry out completely. Maintain moist but not waterlogged 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 fruit in September - October in South Florida and sometimes in Spring or Summer. 

Young trees grown in containers benefit from a time released granular balanced fertilizer like 13-13-13. Provide your trees with mineral drenches or foliar sprays twice a year in fall and summer. For fruit production use a fertilizer similar to 5-10-5. 

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South Florida Persimmon Trees
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(Astringent Varieties)  All Self Fruitful Low Chill

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Tropical persimmon formerly called South Florida
 A cultivar very similar to Triumph but is said to have even less chill requirements and more productive. This persimmon originated in Miami. This cultivar has developed a great reputation in South Florida with several growers.

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Triumph persimmon 
& South Florida 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 and on the property of many Florida homeowners that absolutely love this delicious persimmon. Triumph persimmons have a long fruiting season, Triumph and South Florida are like kissing cousins. They are very similar. These trees generally fruit from August to December. Some say that South Florida is actually the variety called Hudson.

Eureka 

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. 


Suruga 

This variety is said to grow well in the South. The tree produces small, non-astringent fruit that is flatter than the Hachiya. The tree produces a very sweet, rich, and delicious fruit in November. The fruits are orange-red in color when they ripen. The Suruga is self-pollinating. The tree makes an attractive container-grown plant for indoors or for your patio.

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