{"product_id":"persimmon-tree-hudson","title":"Persimmon Tree ‘Hudson’","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLatin Name - \u003cem\u003eDiospyros kaki \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHudson aka “South Florida” - Hybrid x Diospyros virginiana well-suited for warm climates. Honey-cinnamon notes. Highly productive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePersimmon trees can be large and stately - growing up to 60 feet tall if left unfettered - and offering loads of sticky-sweet orange fruits. This is the kind of tree that will boost your neighborhood status thanks to its abundant production and share-ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePersimmons were first cultivated in China about 2,000 years ago and introduced to California and Southern Europe in 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePersimmon trees are among the more cold-tolerant tropical fruit trees, withstanding freezing temperatures easily. They’re deciduous trees, so expect your persimmon’s leaves to brown and fall in autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhen planting, consider that persimmon trees prefer deep, well-draining soils. Slightly acidic or neutral pH makes persimmos very happy. Deep mulch is beneficial for moisture retention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOur persimmon trees at Incredible Edible Landscapes are grafted to ensure variety type. Our 2026 root stock is grown from American Persimmon seeds (Diospyros virginiana).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlthough some persimmons can be eaten in their fresh-picked, crisp format, most varieties are astringent. This means they cannot be eaten before releasing their tannins via ripening. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAllow your persimmons to sit on the counter until they are *very* soft to the squeeze, practically a water balloon. The skin will become thin and delicate. We love freezing a ripe persimmon and then half-thawing in time for dessert.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e_____________________________________________________________________________________________\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize: 15’ - 60’ tall; can be maintained shorter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSun Requirements: 6-8 hours direct sun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCold Hardy: Zones 6-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHarvest Season: October-December in S. Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWatering requirements: Regular watering in first year for establishment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFood Forest Layer: Overstory or canopy, do not shade out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Incredible Edible Landscapes","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":41417371844695,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":41417371877463,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":41417371910231,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/6815\/7783\/files\/Persimmon-Hudson-NearRipeFruitsInHand.jpg?v=1759324161","url":"https:\/\/incredibleediblelandscapes.com\/products\/persimmon-tree-hudson","provider":"Incredible Edible Landscapes ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}