Astringent until ripened off the tree and eaten when soft. USDA Zone:5-9, Phone: 1-877-353-4028 Microclimates matter. The bright reddish-orange fruit is about 3" wide and somewhat flattened on top. I can't answer your question about Am persimmons. Not sure if it would make it here, although I did stumble across an entry in an old Garden Web from a fellow who lived in z5 and wrapped similar to how many do fig trees and his survives fine. He was rather emphatic that American Persimmons needed a pollinator. Add the bypass destination information to the template file. If not I could stick in with the other stuff going out next week. It regrew new ones and all was well although no flowers. It looked like caterpillar damage of some sort. Options: Select size/type. USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9 Chill Hours: - Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous Plant Type: Perennial Pollinator: Self-Fertile Blooming Season: Spring Its the cherry that is their favorite in my yard. And I'm planning for a few additional Americans. Site and Soil:Persimmons like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil Hexaploid (60-chromosome) varieties require a pollinator. The fruit of Giombo is large - much like the shape of the Hachiya, yet the Fruit is a smooth texture and very sweet much like the Saijo persimmon. When I (later) brought to his attention Lee Reich's book, on the point of some cultivars being self-pollinating, he allowed that might be the case.In any event, last year I planted what I've come to believe to be a self-fertile American Persimmons by the name of Szukis (yes, a Lee Reich recommendation). If I pick too early they are only slightly sweet and when I pick when Ripe they are very sweet. Prok can grow up to 40-50ft. Among Americans, I've learned that tetraploid (90-chromosome) varieties (the vast majority of named varieties) are parthenocarpic. I have had great yields from a Meader persimmon for more than 10 years. If I don't, the Asian persimmon trees will die to the snow line. If you can find Early Golden, Yates(Juhl), or Prok, they're a better choice. When I bought Saijo, it was from Raintree. Softening & astringency removal can be done by allowing fruits to ripen in a brown bag, on the counter top, freezing or drying the fruits. When do to you pick them? Personalized Gifts. I and a few colleagues were eating dinner with Brie Arthur in Raleigh in 2013. Then came a hard freeze to about 24-26F on April 9 that wiped out all of the limbs. It has had some beetle damage to the leaves, but is in a different part of the yard with either less pressure or it possibly isnt as appealing to the insects. The Saijo has more fruits. I dont post a lot but there arent a lot of people growing persimmons in the Pacific NW and I think the information might be helpful. You may only view thumbnails in this gallery. Cumminsnursery.com.This domain provided by tierra.net at 2000-10-06T21:31:18Z (22 Years, 144 Days ago), expired at 2029-10-06T21:31:18Z (6 Years, 220 Days left). Enter number. It may catch the NG in size next year at this rate. Ripens in October & reaches roughly 12-15 tall. Apparently they dont mind Neem. Fruits, Nuts, Blueberries, Backyard Orchards and Gardens, http://growingfruit.org/t/hybrid-per-great/2601/16, https://www.figbid.com/Listing/Browse?Seller=Kelby. Shop this gift guide. Maybe its warmer in town. Wase Fuyu Persimmon. Check out other Fruit Trees HERE! Because pollen from native trees could result in seedless fruit formation of poor quality when native seedlings are used as pollinizers in commercial production of American persimmon, ploidy level of seedlings needs to be considered. I would anticipate it's likely mostly seedless, as well. They just started pushing out a new round of growth not so much with the NG. So no pollinator would be best. Nikitas Gift Hybrid Persimmon is from the Nikita Botanic Garden in Yalta, Ukraine, this unique hybrid of Asian and American Persimmon bears bountiful crops of sweet and flavorful, reddish-orange fruit followed by strikingly beautiful, orange-yellow fall foliage. Call for any questions about cold hardy fruit trees 888-758-2252. Diospyrus Kaki Tecumseh is a small tree type Asian persimmon named and selected by Dr. Jim Shanks, U of MD. Asian Persimmon is is hardy to 0F. Indem Sie auf Annehmen klicken, stimmen Sie dem zu. Zones 6-9. Ramv you are getting a great crop! Nikita's gift is a large persimmons like a japanese Fuyu, actually it is a hybrid between a Fuyu and a native. What a carefree fruit tree. Softening & astringency removal can be done by allowing fruits to ripen in a brown bag, on the counter top, freezing or drying the fruits. USDA ZONES: Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9More Information: Persimmon Growing Guide. that is about the height where my three others started bearing. All times are GMT-5. It was a very hot dry summer, I did not water them at all. It's a young tree and has a little too much shade. It is self fertile. Looks beautiful mamuang. Also Rojo Brillante should hopefully bear next year. Zones: 6-9. NIkitas Gift continues to impress me. Beautiful colors. It is an excellent choice for the deep South and South Texas. Prok is a little like a scorn shape. Find yours at http://www.tytyga.com/product/Nikita%27s+Gift+Persimmon+Tree I ripped it out this spring finally. 432 Burnt Ridge Road. Non-astringent varieties seem to do better in North/Central Fla, while astringent varieties better in South Fla. Persimmon Comparsion & Informational Poster for Astringent and Non-Astringent types. The Native Persimmon (downloadable ebook reprint of 1915 USDA bulletin), Hybrid seeds in my Nikita's Gift persimmons, Some thoughts on the occasion of harvesting my first-ever peach. These ranges overlap in Kentucky. My NG is about the same age as yours. that finally has some height, maybe bloom next year. Im wondering if anyone has potted persimmons in zone 5? 4 Another western WA nursery that has N Gift is Raintree nursery. I am told they do well in the UK so should be fine in our climate. November 12, 2022. I have a NG I put in the ground around July last year and it had some partial girdling from rabbits over winter. Probably the most widely planted fruit tree in the world, Persimmons are found throughout Asia in almost every yard and orchard. It is a lovely ornamental tree with drooping glossy green leaves and branches that give it a flowing, rather tropical look. Since I am in Omaha, NE zone 5(-20f)but the low around -2, only very 10 yrs it drops to -20f. AtPlant Me Greenwe handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care. Yield:50+ lbs. I am traveling next week and wanted to ripen some indoors on my travel. Strawberry Tree (1) Gift Certificates (1) Herbs (15) Alliums . The Gift of Persimmons. Both hexaploid and tetraploid American persimmon trees were identified in the populations sampled in the Bullitt County locations, but only tetraploid races were found in Franklin and Barren Counties. Not sure whats wrong. One of the top plant introductions to date, Nikitas Gift is a Ukrainian cross of American persimmon and Asian persimmon created at Nikita Botanic Garden in Yalta, Ukraine. I think I let Nikitas Gift overproduce last year. Persimmons are prized for their dark green, tropical-looking foliage, their yellow, orange, and scarlet fall color, and their striking, large, delicious, bright orange fruits, which, in the case of Asian Persimmon, adorn the tree until well after the leaves have fallen. Find out more at http://www.tytyga.com/product/Nikita%27s+Gift+Persimmon+Tree Browse more videos Playing next 2:23 Nikita's Gift Persimmon Tree 2:27 Nakita's Gift Persimmon Tree For example, Nikitskaya bordovaya variety (the American name Nikita's Gift Persimmon), their frost resistance is much higher than the eastern persimmon, the size of the fruit is larger than the Virginian one. Match Match any word Match all words Match phrase. We are not sure if these are Yates or Prok. My persimmon tree, though young, is about 8 feet high. We offer the following scionwood varieties from our persimmon plantings. Houseplants are here and ship for free. I think wild persimmons taste better picked up after they fall but so does all the wildlife. I think it's appropriate to say that persimmons, like common figs, are parthenocarpic. Summers are pretty hot & humid & the soil has a lot of clay.Can u suggest any other self fertile American Persimmons That won't need to be babied?I have Li & Lang Jujubis, 2 pawpaws, a white mulberry, an everbearing Mulberry, Blk berries & raspberries that are doing well which are pretty care-free,(Organic). Fruit ripens mid-October through mid-November. The next one was slightly softer and only slightly astringent, still crunchy, and sweeter and more juicy. Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. Does anyone have any experience with Nikita's Gift persimmon? How warm outside to plant fig cuttings directly in-ground. The rest have been about as soft as a ripe peach, mushy and sweet. It did not like something about my soil or climate. Nikita's Gift is not 50/50 it's 75 Kaki/25 Virginiana It's seed mother Rosseyanka is 50/50 crossed back to Kaki. Astringent fruits must be overly ripe to achieve sweetness and edibility. I have one, but it hasn't fruited yet. I have a lot of ground to cover I may hit all the turf around the trees that they like and as much other area as I can cover and then hope that they spread on their own from there. There were not as many this year, but they were delicious. 0. Nikita's Gift Persimmon. They have left my persimmon (NG, too) alone. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. $29. Phil North Georgia Zone 7 Looking for: All of them, and on and on. I've ordered Nikitas Gift, Edible Landscaping Nursery is great. Personally, I think most of my virginiana cultivars taste better.Jerry Lehman, at Terre Haute, says that Nikita's Gift is larger fruiting than Rosseyanka, has nice red color, earlier ripening - and is delicious. the fall color is beautiful even without leaves. Nikita's Gift bears crops of sweet, large, red-orange fruit, followed by vivid, orange foliage in the fall. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED -. Order Persimmon Scionwood Barbra's Blush American Persimmon Bozhy Dar (God's Gift) Hybrid Persimmon Cheong Pyong Asian Persimmon Chibacha Asian Persimmon Chocolate Asian Persimmon I've had fruit in 3-4 years on potted persimmon, but also, I usually remove all flowers in earlier years and focus on building a good structure. Fruit ripens late October - November. I would much rather have less fruit with no seeds. The buds on NG are smaller and tighter, Im hoping shes just a little slower at starting back up. Nikita certainly has a lot of fans. Anyone have experience with handling these beetles or have the same experiences with persimmons? Im hoping I dont have to build a protective tent over these trees every year into perpetuity. A guy I know out here grew it for years but it literally "broke" and died. I'll pick the second one at a softer stage and the third one even softer. This astringent variety is considered the largest and best cooking quality persimmon. These batch are larger. Mature tree hgt is about 12' very cold hardy; Ripens late Oct through Nov Water regularly after planting, until tree is established. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international. Bearing Age:2-3 years after planting How do you like yours? Last year all fruit dropped mid season. They get damage in their first coulpe years, but overgrow it really fast. We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! They are mature and seem to handle all the damage fine, but they dont have the added stress of producing fruit. My Nikitas Gift and Saijo are on Diospyros lotus roots. Maybe because of your online information. It was slower getting established. I like to pick them before they are sweet and mushy while the are still a little bitter. Does the HWID spoofer work with cod 2019 I've been ban now every account I make gets shadowban FP - Apex[Aimbot, HWID Spoofer, A. Dehydrating them takes the bitter away. An Asian variety that is deep orange in coloring and slightly elongated and rounded in shape. Shop Plant Me Green's selection of healthy persimmon fruit trees for sale. i believe i'm owed a replacement. Those looked like Yates with a pumpkin shaped. My Saijo are similar size to Nikitas gift, and smaller than store bought Fuyu. No winter damage in my zone 6b w/o winter protection on all of them except figs. In fact, it's preferable to have only female trees so that the fruit is seedless. The upright self fertile tree is easy to grow and takes about a 12' circle of space. this forum made possible by our volunteer staff, including Hello , can anyone recommend a nursery where I can buy a Nikitas, Location: Western WA (Zone 8B - temperate maritime), Another western WA nursery that has N Gift is Raintree nursery. And this tiny ad too! Meader is probably the most brittle of all the varieties, so it is a risk to grow it. Should we need some different varieties? Next I noticed large parts of the leaves being eaten but couldnt find any insects on the tree. Also, just planted a Fuyu persimmon tree (from Wiley's), so I have my hopes there, too.Got a couple of black mulberry (morus nigra) bush plants in the mail recently, as my Illinois Everbearing is doing well (and I very much like its flavor), so I thought I'd give them a shot. Im 6b. However, Nikitas Gift is a hybrid of Asian and American species, developed and selected in Ukraine, so I thought, who knows? There's about ten on there now. This page was generated at 08:56 AM. The trees from Raintree were larger than those from Burnt Ridge both in terms of height and caliper, likely accounting for the price difference. Evidently some varieties drop fruit (or produce less of it) without fertilization. But to round things up you also need Kaki persimmon (for example, Jiro),fig (Celeste, Hardy Chicago, etc) and currants. Pests & Diseases: With proper care and placement Persimmon trees are not bothered by pests or diseases. I planted it immediately - and have a green thumb. I didn't think it had very much flavor compared to the rich flavor and texture of Prairie fruit. Maybe they are just stumbling across the NG because of its proximity to that tree. Did yours get freezing weather while ripening? Start typing a member's name above and it will auto-complete. Kelby, You have Nikita's Gift if not from me from some else right? Early Golden and its relatives, like Garretson and Killen, will probably sprout some male branches and will probably therefore be self-fruiting somewhere on the way to becoming 50 feet. Diospyrus virginiana x kaki (picture to follow) Nikita's Gift is a Russian (Ukranian) hybrid of American and Asian persimmons. They said Saijo was the only Asian Persimmon that ripens at their nursery in Morton WA. I hope your theory is correct and it will produce fruit next year, being so tall and all:). I wonder if rootstocks change things too. I'll pick the first one that begins to soften. Asian Persimmon is not bothered by pests or disease and likes half day to full sun and well-drained soil. I actually prefer the better American astringent persimmons to the Nikita's on flavor and texture, but I, My Nikita's Gift is setting it's first crop, 24 very hard, pink-orange fruits. I Protected them the same way with the Nikita's Gift. I got a Nakitas Gift. I think I have enough persimmon trees now. $0.00. NEW COLLECTION! I did purchase North American diospyros virginiana persimmons which are quite different then the Asian persimmons. I like to know if anyone has had success fruiting asian persimmons in a pot. I have two properties on which I could plant persimmon. BallisticBird In the northern regions, it is better to grow hybrid persimmon varieties. Ive been watering adequately, pounded in some fertilizer spikes, and it gets adequate sun. Persimmon Trees - Nikita's Gift (Astringent). Nikitas Gift hybrid persimmons -- how do you use them? They were very mushy by the time they fell. I was told that persimmon drops fruit for the first few years so I wont expect fruit until year 4 or 5. persimmon onto native American persimmon root stock. There were not as many this year, but they were delicious. Nikita's Gift Persimmon. I've eaten lots of american persimmons. There are two races of persimmon: the tetraploid (60-chromosome) race is centered in the southern Appalachian region, while the hexaploid (90-chromosome) race generally occupies a range north and west of the tetraploid range. Ive tasted Nikitas Gift and thought it was great. At OGW we offer a diversity of food plants and their companions from around the world. Best with Coffeecake for pollination. Oh well, the Li has plenty of fruit, and fresh works for me.There's an autumn olive I noticed while pedaling my bike to the Acme on Elkton Road that I'm coveting. Im only finding a couple on the tree each night now, but dont know how much they move around. Ken W Wilson wrote:They were very mushy by the time they fell. All went well with a mild winter here in central Virginia and it leafed out in March with our mild temperatures. I hope that doesnt offend anyone, and maybe soneone with experience in Japanese language and culture can clarify. Thank you for your nice comments. Andean Tubers (3) . Again, no watering there. I have both varieties and just this year we got enough Nikita fruit to notice that they ripen almost the same, the American fruit turns purplish when ready to eat and goes "mushy" the day after the color change from orange to purple. One has nearly infinite room and is zone 6a (maybe even zone 5b) the other is in a downtown core microclimate closer to 7a with very limited space. In the 2nd week of February when the weather is a bit milder than I unwrapped it to avoid early budding and to avoid late frost damage. NIKITA'S GIFT. . Produces small to medium sized oblong fruit with bright red skin & sweet, spicy, firm brown flesh. NG has a more spreading habit, compared to Saijo and Yates. FREE shipping. It is usually about 30% female. This astringent persimmon produces flattish, red-orange fruit that is 2 inches which ripens in mid to late October. As with figs, you need to pay at least as much attention to the length of the growing season as to the absolute low temperatures in winter. And, after dinner Brie pipped up that she had some NIKITA'S GIFT persimmons to share. It was a very hot dry summer, I did not water them at all. American, Asian and Hybrid persimmon varieties. Bryant RedHawk wrote:Watch the fruit color change, a ripe persimmon will be purplish (this is when they fall to the ground and usually break open) and a just right for picking color is when they go orange with a tinge of the purple color starting to show up. Persimmon trees are beautiful backyard additions with delicious fruit. It didn't dry out, so I was puzzled as I've planted a number of persimmons and none of the others ever did that. Size at Maturity:10-12 ft. in height My next challenge will be Chocolate (Tsurunoko?) Ken W Wilson pollinator Posts: 1187 Location: Nevada, Mo 64772 Most of the Nikitas Gift and all of the Saijo fruits are still very firm. Mine could definitely use some new leaves. Only 5 years old in ground. Those last two are in that first stage, of just surviving and putting down roots, and might shoot up next year if nature allows. Thank you for those Daniel. Its done nothing since. grew up on a farm. Supposedly is rather dwarf (which is the growth habit I was looking for, as space is now at a premium), but also supposedly has excellent flavor. I picked the first one when it was just a little softer than hard. I have a Prairie Star (or Sun?) A Natural Farm & Educational Center, 23630 SR19, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737, U.S.A. Download our Current Complete Retail Availability List. The tree is two years old (from bare root) but I moved it to this spot this April so it has a set back. The 'Hachiya' has been dried in Japan for markets of delicious dried persimmon fruit. Now this plant is considered autochthonous in the subtropics of the Western Caucasus, although not long ago, 150 years ago, it was met by botanists within the boundaries of the Circassian gardens and auls, which have now become a forest. Before spraying with Neem there would be up to 20 Japanese beetles feeding on the NG which is enough to do some serious damage on a tree that size. Nikita's Gift will begin bearing 2-3 years after planting. Wish List: Bass Favorite, Burgan Unk, CdDM, Maltese Beauty. You should be fine, what lows have you experienced? I've been pondering trying it here in ground. The flavorful texture of the Nikitskaya Bordovaya persimmon is like an egg custard or like a ripe, aromatic soft peach. Persimmon are not reliable true to seed and seedlings should not be labeled the cultivar name of the parent as they may or may not be similar. Native cultivars include Nikita's Gift ( a native cross with Asian) and Magic Fountain. One fruit developed this year and I surrounded it with a plastic bag to prevent the foxes from stealing it. Taste: Sweet and flavorful I'm going to try grafting and budding to the. Dont just do it. Nikitas Gift Hybrid Persimmon #30887 Questions? Lucky P. stated Early golden won taste test year in and year out at Claypool orchard but the fruit is medium size and smaller than Prok and Yates. Large fruit, and for whatever reason the birds seem to be leaving it alone.Think you might want to consider aronia, if you're looking for an easy care, very nutritious fruit.Consider wineberries for the shaded areas? Retail Garden Center: LeaflingsGardens. It regrew new ones and all was well although no flowers. Well, does anyone else battle the Japanese and June beetles on these trees? Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal! Hmm, thanks Phil. The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is a slow-growing, moderately sized tree fruit native to the forests of Kentucky. There were a few seeds that were very thin and probably sterile. A great quality fruit with texture that varies with maturity. Some winters are cold w/ snow & ice storms so I'll need something sturdy. A non-astringent variety that can be eaten while still firm. We ship our seeds & plants to all 50 states. It's gonna be hard to harvest from a 50 foot tree. Hi Ram, i look forward to your review on Rojo brillante next year! Register. Cliff England has had it down to -17 with no injury. So envious of you. I have 4 non-astringent Asian Persimmons. Parkrose Permaculture 18.8K subscribers Nikita's gift is a beautiful naturally dwarf landscape tree which produces huge crops of delicious fruit in the fall, as well as stunning fall. Waste of money, So far so good. If you do, try to keep it or prune it as the central leader so it will be less likely to be dropped by the tree.John SPDX OR. It is self fertile and its leaves will turn red in the fall. We are a retail garden center servicing our local community & currently not able to ship our products. My friend planted both Prok and Yates. Seem like Saijo persimmons arent good size fruits in PCN ? It's a nice persimmon, not a great persimmon - just one that's widely propagated and distributed by a number of nurseries. A dollar coin for scale. Tree probably stunted with gravelly soil and is watered throughout summer. It's easy to tell when this persimmon is dead ripe as it falls off of the tree. I did not have lck with Meader Persimmon. It went on for a month or more when my research lead me to check the tree during the night. Planning to plant american persimmon on the larger zone 6 acreage. Its putting on zero growth and some of the branches (twigs really) from last year are dead (never leafed out). The Nakita's Gift Persimmon Trees fruit is about 3 inches long with a rather flat shape. I have noticed they definitely like the taller trees/shrubs over shorter ones which may be the only reason the smaller persimmons seem to fare better (plus my protection with tulle). Hardy, small tree at 12' in height. The glowing orbs of fruit hanging from the tree are a wonderful sight. . Mine had to regrow all branches after the hard freeze in spring. I hate to say it, but I have had zero motivation to get out in the yard and do all the things that need doing. Nikita's Gift is not 50/50 it's 75 Kaki/25 Virginiana It's seed mother Rosseyanka is 50/50 crossed back to Kaki. I do like that they are seedless. Non-astringent fruits can be eaten firm for a crisp texture. Meader - per foot $5.00 Nishimura Wase - per foot $5.00. An Asian variety that is deep orange in coloring and slightly elongated and rounded in shape. I like Saijo, an astringent-'til-ripe kaki. NG pic taken a minute ago. His list includes Americans, Asians, and hybrids. Cummins Nursery - Fruit Trees, Scions, and Rootstocks for Apples, Pears, Cherries, Plums, Peaches, and Nectarines. The American persimmon is the focus here. Very interesting! It was loaded with about 15 June beetles, the brown ones. SPRING SHIPPING: To mitigate the stress on our plants during transit, we will only be shipping Monday thru Wednesday. The first NIKITA'S GIFT persimmon I ate was a present. The Japanese or Oriental Persimmon is a native Asian plant that has been in cultivation for many centuries. We graft theNikita'sGiftpersimmon onto native American persimmon root stock. "There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot." The ornamental cherry trees definitely attract a lot of beetles. Hopefully I can protect the trees long enough for them to grow large enough to endure the beetles without much care?? BryantFranklin County, VAZone 7a. Need a lot of trees? The objective of this study was to assess the ploidy level of commercially available American persimmon cultivars and native Kentucky persimmon populations. If my front yard didnt have a big shade tree, Id gladly plant persimmons there to show off their ornamental qualities. They were slightly purple. Persimmon Trees - Nikita's Gift (Astringent) Customer Reviews L 09/07/2022 Lisa Hensleyss Terrible Plants were clearly in a smaller container and recently transplanted to the larger one. 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