Persimmon is an orange, tomato-shaped fruit that has a sweet taste similar to a cantaloupe. Often growing on smaller trees, some persimmon varieties are ideal for yards with limited space. However, ...

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 ...

Fruit trees ranging from apple to apricot and peach to persimmon will be the topic of discussion at the first Advice to Grow By Workshop this year. Presented by the Master Gardeners, each workshop is ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

We give Japanese persimmon trees at least five years to settle in before we expect production. (DAVID GRUNFELD / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE) QUESTION: I have a persimmon tree that I have had at least six ...