{"product_id":"bare-root-persimmon","title":"Persimmon Seedlings - Bare Root","description":"\u003cp\u003eRead more information and download the Savanna Institute Persimmon Growers Guide \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.savannainstitute.org\/persimmon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship bare root persimmon trees. Shipping will be calculated and charged at payment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited for \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones\u003c\/a\u003e: 5b-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bareroot trees will be shipped \u003cstrong\u003eMarch-May\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bare root trees must be ordered in \u003cstrong\u003emultiples of 25\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you plan on ordering 1000+ trees please contact us to talk through shipping options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur persimmon seedlings are measure 12-24''.  These make excellent grafting rootstock. However, it's recommended to contact us if you are doing a lot of grafting in order to make sure we have sizes that will meet your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWill it thrive?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStop!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Before you buy these persimmon....are you sure they will thrive in your soil and climate? To be sure, you should prepare a Compass Report for your farm at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canopycompass.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanopyCompass.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canopycompass.com\/\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/3447\/7365\/files\/banner-ad-crop-suitability.jpg?v=1787929476\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersimmon Descriptions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePersimmon Half-sibs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur Persimmon seeds come from Red Fern Farm and Jerry Lehman's Orchard. The seed is mixed but it includes seed only from known quality mother trees such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJuhl\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Juhl’ is one of the best pulping\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003epersimmons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eavailable, as it falls freely from the tree without its calyx and has a large flesh\/seed ratio, often producing around 70% pulp. The fruit is large to very large and one of the earliest to ripen, usually in early-mid September in Indiana, but occasionally in late August. The fruit color is clear yellow with a slight red blush and heavy bloom. ‘Juhl’ has tender skin and flesh without astringency when ripe. She is a regular heavy bearer with an average of 10 fruits to the pound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness: Proven in zone 5b\u003cbr\u003eColor: Light\/Clear Yellow\u003cbr\u003eSize: Large 2″-2.5″\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1.5 oz per fruit\u003cbr\u003eFlavor: Mild, delicious\u003cbr\u003eRipening for zone 5b: September 15th\u003cbr\u003eParentage: Unknown (probably a wild selection)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMorris Burton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Morris Burton’ was discovered by cows in Indiana. The Burtons had a large farm covered with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003epersimmon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etrees, but all the animal trails led to this tree. When the owners tasted the fruit, they found out why it was so popular. The fruit is small and the flesh a beautiful red, but all who have tasted this one agree that it has the best flavor of all. J.C. McDaniels once said: “‘Morris Burton’ is the finest flavored\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003epersimmon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunder Illinois and Indiana conditions.” The sugar content is so high that you can cut the sugar added in recipes by 50% and get the required results. The foliage turns bright yellow in the fall and is very ornamental looking. It is precocious and bares large annual crops. 25 fruits to the pound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness: Proven in zone 5b\u003cbr\u003eColor: Dark orange\u003cbr\u003eSize: Medium Small 1″-1.5″\u003cbr\u003eWeight: .6oz\/fruit\u003cbr\u003eFlavor: Rich, Brown Sugar, Exceptional\u003cbr\u003eRipening for zone 5b: October 15th\u003cbr\u003eParentage: Wild selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eProk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThought by many to be an Asian\/American hybrid due to the fruit size being 30% larger than other American cultivars, ‘Prok’ is a pure 90 chromosome American \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003epersimmon\u003c\/span\u003e from the mother ‘Pipher.’ The name comes from the acronym for ‘\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ePersimmon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRalph Kreider’ who originally found ‘Pipher’ in Northern Illinois. ‘Prok’ has the highest flesh to seed ratio of any pollinated 90 chromosome\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003epersimmon\u003c\/span\u003e and at 8 fruits to the pound, is thought to be the most viable American cultivar for commercial production. For Northern climates, ‘Prok’ is one of the earliest dropping cultivars and is well known to ripen before winter sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness: Proven in zone 5b\u003cbr\u003eColor: Peach to light orange\u003cbr\u003eSize: Very large 2.5″-3″\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2 oz per fruit\u003cbr\u003eFlavor: Mild, delicious\u003cbr\u003eRipening window for zone 5b: September 20th-October 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Golden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom Illinois. One of the oldest American Persimmon cultivars discovered in the 1880’s. Set the standard that all persimmons are judged against. Used as a parent by many persimmon breeders. Early ripening mostly in late September. Hardy to zone 5b.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDollywood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffspring of Early Golden. Named by the late Jerry Lehman. Tends to have a spreading canopy with drooping branches uncharacteristic of most American Persimmons. Fruit is large (about 2.5 inches wide).  Mid-Season ripening. Hardy to zone 5b.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneva Long\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped at Cornell University. Bears large elongated fruit shaped like an egg. Fruit is firm when ripe unlike most other American Persimmons. Early\/mid season ripening. Hardy to zone 5b.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValeene Beauty (I94)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCross between Mitchellana and Early Golden. Large fruit, clear, red-orange flesh. Mid-season ripening. Hardy to zone 5b.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGrowing Recommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions for Planting Bare-root Persimmon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Your Trees Arrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant bare-root trees before they break dormancy (buds begin to swell or open). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour trees will arrive wrapped in a plastic liner with the roots kept damp with moist sawdust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeeping trees cool before planting is essential. 40-50 degrees is a good target. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you cannot plant them within a week or keep them cool, temporarily plant the bundle of trees in a bucket and cover it with a medium such as peat moss. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf planting into existing sod, make sure you kill any tall fescue, orchard grass, brome, or alfalfa within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea few feet of the planting area. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 3% or hi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egher concentration of Roundup will work if applied in the m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorning of a w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earm sunny day (70F or higher if possible).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRe-seed the area with a turf-type mix of perennial ryegrass and fine-leaved fescue such as creeping red fescue, hard fescue, Chewings fescue, and medium Dutch white clover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor broadcast seedings, seed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grass at 10# per acre and clover at 1-2# per acre. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace chestnuts at 20’ X 20’ - that is, 20’ apart within rows and rows at 20’ apart.  This will amount to just over 100 trees per acre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLay out and flag the field beforehand, using different colored flags for alternate rows.  A square grid will be easier to mow in future years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep trees in the shade always, and keep the roots covered and moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake just a few trees at a time out of the bag and put them in a five-gallon bucket with enough water to cover the roots. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is only at the planting time; do not leave the roots soaking\/fully submerged for an extended period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDig a hole that accommodates the root system without crowding, folding, or bending roots around the sides of the hole.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrune off stringy, dangling roots that hang too far below the root mass. Hold the tree with one hand and backfill with the other as you plant.  Hold the tree with the root crown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexactly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e even with the soil line.  The root crown\/crown is the point at which the rusty bark color on the roots changes to the olive green color on the trunk.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must not succumb to the temptation to plant the tree “just a little bit deeper.”  Planting any part of the trunk below the soil line will kill the tree.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirm the soil around the tree first with your hand, then your toes—not your heel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Planting \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have deer or rabbits in the area, apply a 5’ tall vented tree shelter and stakes (available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canopynursery.com\/collections\/all\" title=\"Canopy Nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanopy Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.canopyfm.com\/nursery\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tree shelter is a very good idea, even if you don’t have any varmints to worry about, as it will make the tree become established and bear nuts sooner than it will without a shelter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree shelters will also save a great deal of pruning labor. Put tree shelters on the trees as soon as possible after planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater the trees the first year, any time you go more than a week or two without at least an inch of rain. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeed control is very important. Only a trained professional should apply chemicals. Your local NRCS office should have an up-to-date list of licensed applicators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing weed mats or landscape fabric cut into 3x3 foot squares is an excellent alternative to chemicals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 6” turf staples to secure the corners and edges of the weed barrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the grass between the trees short, especially while shelters are on the trees.  Tall grass\/weeds use a lot of moisture and provide a habitat for mice.  Mice nesting inside tree shelters almost always girdle the trees, which will kill them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe recognize these factors may be overwhelming, but we are here to offer support and assistance on your tree-planting journey! Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canopy Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Mix \/ 12-24''","offer_id":50577343742261,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/3447\/7365\/files\/0736b0194744f526bf85861d15745da2.jpg?v=1756594917","url":"https:\/\/www.canopynursery.com\/products\/bare-root-persimmon","provider":"Canopy Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}