Persimmon tree planting conditions Suitable growing conditions

Persimmon Tree Introduction

Persimmon tree is a plant of the genus Diospyros in the family Ebenaceae. Persimmon tree is also known as red fruit and monkey date. Varieties of persimmon tree include large millstone persimmon, fire crystal persimmon, chicken heart persimmon, Gudang persimmon, big red persimmon, Gongcheng water persimmon, and ox heart persimmon.

Persimmon tree planting conditions

Persimmon trees prefer warm and sunny environments. They are suitable for growing in deep, fertile, moist and well-drained soil. They are suitable for growing in neutral soil. They are relatively cold-resistant, barren-resistant, and drought-resistant. They are not resistant to saline-alkali soil. Persimmon trees can bear fruit after 3-4 years of care after grafting, and reach the peak fruit-bearing period in 10-12 years.

Persimmon tree planting climate

Persimmon trees prefer a warm environment and are cultivated in areas with an average annual temperature of 9 to 23 degrees and a temperature of 19 to 23 degrees during the maturity period. The growth of persimmon trees is suitable from the mid-temperate zone to the mid-subtropical zone.

Persimmon tree planting area

Persimmon trees are native to the Yangtze River Basin in China and are cultivated in Liaoning, Gansu, Sichuan, Yunnan, Taiwan and other places. They are also cultivated in North Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, Oceania, Algeria in North Africa, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States.

Persimmon tree planting time

In the north, persimmon trees are usually planted in spring from late March to early April. They can also be planted in autumn if the temperature is suitable. They are usually planted in early November before the land freezes.