Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Green and ripe persimmons growing on a tree branch - Nature Clickz/Shutterstock Persimmons are mouthwatering fruits with a unique ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. The persimmons are falling off my persimmon tree. Now some of the leaves are ...

Q: I planted a persimmon about a year ago. I've watered it every day. It isn't dying, but it's also not growing. The roots are all coiled around. How can I remedy things so it will start to grow? A: ...

Persimmons have long been associated with forecasting winter weather, but the facts and history associated with these fruits and the trees they grow on are as interesting as the folklore. Persimmon ...

When you have a tree full of carambolas you can turn them into almost anything. My favorite exchange this fall has been for persimmons. Last year our 4-year-old persimmon tree gave us 76 beautiful, ...

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 ...

The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) tree is a great addition to an edible landscape. Its fall colors and long-lasting fruit add tons of ornamental value. Because the fruit is best eaten when ...

Though it may seem like a daunting task, there are plenty of fruit trees that even a beginner gardener can grow in their yard. Beyond free food, planting a fruit tree in your yard helps to reduce your ...

Q:We planted a 'Hachiya' persimmon tree last fall, hoping for a nice harvest. This spring, lots of little persimmons appeared, but they soon fell off. All of them. What can we do to prevent this from ...