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Sharon Fruit

Diospyros (Persimmon)

Hardy Tree

The Persimmon tree produces orange coloured Sharon fruit in late autumn which are best harvested after the first frosts have softened the very sweet, tomato sized fruit. This attractive tree is also grown for its excellent autumn foliage which turns to shades of orange, red and purple. Height: 8m (26') Spread: 5m (16'). Supplied in 11cm pot.

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Ideal For:
kitchen garden
Flowering Period:
June, July
Position:
full sun
    • 1 plant in 11cm pot

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    • Despatch: By end of September 2013
    • £29.99
Grow Persimmon trees in sheltered borders, protected from cold drying winds and hard frosts. Plant them in fertile, moist well drained soil in full sun. Incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the soil prior to planting. Water well to settle the soil.
Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season while young plants become established. Prune young sharon fruit trees in spring. Reduce stems to restrict their growth to the available space and to improve the framework of the plant. No other pruning is necessary. Persimmon fruits can be harvested from October when they are fully coloured. Ripen them off of the tree at room temperature until they are soft.
We will do our best to ship your plants or bulbs to you at the ideal time for planting as stated against each product. We recommend that you prepare your soil, planting beds or patio containers ahead of time so you are ready to plant out, or pot on, just as soon as your order arrives. You will find the name of the variety printed on the top line of the address label on your package. Please ensure that you open the packaging immediately and carefully read through the instruction leaflet provided. For greatest success, please pot on or plant out as soon as possible, following the cultural instructions enclosed with your order.
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