{"title":"Persimmons","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"persimmon-native","title":"Persimmon Texas Native","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Texas Native Persimmon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific Name:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiospyros texana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType:  \u003c\/strong\u003eDeciduous \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull Grown Size:  \u003c\/strong\u003e20-40 feet tall and 15-25 feet spread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil condition:  \u003c\/strong\u003eWell-drained, limestone loams, clays, and caliche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight Requirements:  \u003c\/strong\u003eSun, Part Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUSDA Zones:  \u003c\/strong\u003e7-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNative Texas Persimmon. Texas persimmon are Hardy, long lived, good shade trees.   The common persimmon, used as the root stock for oriental persimmon trees, is widely adapted in Texas. It thrives in sands to bottom land and clay as long as no standing water. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":46723593928872,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Gallon","offer_id":44138839670952,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/products\/Persimmon.jpg?v=1741394252"},{"product_id":"persimmon-fuyu","title":"Persimmon Fuyu","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e \/* This targets the table and the cells inside it *\/ table, td { border: 1px solid #444444; \/* Dark gray border *\/ border-collapse: collapse; \/* This merges the double lines into one clean line *\/ } \/* Adding some padding so the text isn't touching the borders *\/ td { padding: 10px; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFuyu Persimmon\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely considered the gold standard for home orchards due to its dual-purpose role as a gourmet fruit producer and a stunning ornamental shade tree. Unlike the traditional \"puckery\" astringent varieties, the Fuyu is \u003cstrong\u003enon-astringent,\u003c\/strong\u003e meaning it is deliciously sweet and crisp even when it is firm. The tree produces fruit that is squat and flattened like a tomato with glowing deep-orange skin. The flesh is honey-sweet, fiberless, and can be eaten sliced like an apple while crunchy, or allowed to soften into a jelly-like consistency. In the spring and summer, it boasts large, leathery, dark-green glossy leaves. In the autumn, the foliage transforms into a spectacular display of vivid reds, oranges, and purples. One of its most unique features is that the bright orange fruit often remains hanging on the bare branches long after the leaves have fallen, looking like living ornaments against the winter sky. These trees are incredibly hardy and virtually pest and disease-free. They feature a slow-to-moderate growth rate and exceptionally strong wood (historically used for golf club heads), meaning they rarely suffer from the branch breakage common in other fruit trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 376.125px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 21.9595%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 78.0405%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 16.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 16.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 16.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiospyros kaki \u003c\/em\u003e'Fuyu'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 177.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 177.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage: Deciduous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 177.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves: \u003c\/strong\u003eLarge, broad, and leathery with a high-gloss sheen. They turn spectacular shades of brilliant orange, red, and gold in the fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, creamy-white to pale yellow bell-shaped blossoms. They are inconspicuous and tucked under the foliage in late spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium-to-large, squat and flattened (oblate) like a tomato. The skin is a deep, glowing orange when ripe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually seedless in the 'Fuyu' variety, though an occasional small, flat brown seed may appear if cross-pollinated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBark: \u003c\/strong\u003eDistinctive and ornamental; develops a dark gray, \"alligator skin\" blocky texture as the tree matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e15 – 20 feet (Can be maintained at 12–15 feet with pruning).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width (Spread)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e12 – 15 feet (Rounded, symmetric canopy).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003eSlow to Moderate. A steady grower that builds very strong wood.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone\/Chill Hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003eZone 7 – 10 (Prefers warmer climates; heat-loving); Requires 200 chill hours or less (Very low; excellent for Southern climates).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CARE \u0026amp; CHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Full Sun.\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 6–8 hours. High light is necessary for the fruit to develop its deep orange color and high sugar content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eModerate\u003c\/em\u003e. Needs regular deep watering during the first 2 years. Mature trees are efficient but need water during \"fruit swell\" in late summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eHigh\u003c\/em\u003e. Once established, it is one of the most drought-tolerant fruit trees in your inventory, though extreme thirst can cause fruit drop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eAdaptable. \u003c\/em\u003ePrefers well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0–7.5. It is more tolerant of heavy clay than most stone fruits (like plums).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Taproot Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persimmons are known for having a very deep taproot.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e During self installations, avoid \"teasing\" or roughly spreading the roots as you might with a pot-bound shrub. Keep the root ball as intact as possible to prevent transplant shock. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Benefit: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis deep root system is what makes the Fuyu so drought-hardy and wind-resistant once it is established in the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eModerate\u003c\/em\u003e. Deer generally dislike the leathery leaves and the wood, but they will occasionally go after the ripening fruit in late autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest\/Disease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eExcellent\u003c\/em\u003e. Virtually pest-free. It is highly resistant to the typical blights and rots that affect your plum and apple stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eSelf-Fruiting.\u003c\/em\u003e You only need one tree to get a full crop. It does not require a cross-pollinator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Late Fall\u003c\/em\u003e. Typically ripens in \u003cem\u003eOctober through November\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eThe fruit can often hang on the tree after the leaves have fallen. Leave the fruit on the tree into early winter as long as there isn't a hard freeze (below 26°F). It makes for a stunning landscape display and the cold actually helps concentrate the sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuyu is attached with a very tough, woody calyx (the green \"hat\"). Never pull the fruit off the tree; you will damage the fruiting spur or tear the skin. Always use hand pruners to snip the stem just above the fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Phase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield (Lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Fruit Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0,0\"\u003eYear 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,1,0\"\u003eEstablishment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,2,0\"\u003e2 – 5 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,1,3,0\"\u003e5 – 12 fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0,0\"\u003eYear 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,1,0\"\u003eExpanding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,2,0\"\u003e15 – 30 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,2,3,0\"\u003e40 – 80 fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0,0\"\u003eYear 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,3,1,0\"\u003eSub-Mature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,3,2,0\"\u003e50 – 75 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,3,3,0\"\u003e120 – 200 fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0,0\"\u003eYear 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,4,1,0\"\u003eSub-Mature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,4,2,0\"\u003e100 – 150 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,4,3,0\"\u003e250 – 400 fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0,0\"\u003eYear 5+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,5,1,0\"\u003eFull Maturity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,5,2,0\"\u003e200 – 300+ lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"3,5,3,0\"\u003e500 – 800+ fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE\/SHELF LIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 23.1419%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.7253%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHELF LIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 60.1329%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 23.1419%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0,0\"\u003eCountertop (Room Temp)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.7253%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,1,0\"\u003e2 – 3 Weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.1329%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1,2,0\"\u003eBest for fresh eating; they will slowly soften and get sweeter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 23.1419%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0,0\"\u003eRefrigerator (33°F - 38°F)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.7253%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0\"\u003e2 – 3 Months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.1329%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2,2,0\"\u003eKeep them dry. They are the ultimate \"slow-burn\" winter fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 23.1419%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0,0\"\u003eFrozen (Whole or Sliced)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.7253%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,1,0\"\u003e12 Months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.1329%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3,2,0\"\u003eCan be eaten frozen like a sorbet or used in baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 23.1419%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0,0\"\u003eDehydrated (Hoshigaki style)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.7253%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,4,1,0\"\u003e12+ Months\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60.1329%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4,2,0\"\u003eSliced Fuyus dry into a chewy, candy-like treat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eMaintaining the Central Leader:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Fuyu likes to have one main trunk that goes up the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Action: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you see two branches competing to be the \"top\" of the tree, prune the weaker one away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Benefit:\u003c\/strong\u003e This creates a sturdy \"spine\" that supports the weight of the heavy, tomato-shaped fruit without the tree leaning or tipping in the 15-gallon pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.\u003cstrong\u003e Encouraging Wide Crotch Angles: \u003c\/strong\u003ePersimmon wood is incredibly strong, but it is at its best when branches come off the trunk at a 60-degree to 90-degree angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuyus naturally tend to grow with wide angles, but if you see a branch growing tightly against the trunk (a narrow \"V\"), remove it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Result:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide angles create a \"shelf\" for the fruit to sit on, reducing the leverage that causes branches to sag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Light Touch\" Rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over-pruning a Fuyu can actually delay fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Protocol: \u003c\/strong\u003eFocus on \"Thinning Cuts\" (removing a whole branch at its base) rather than \"Heading Cuts\" (cutting off the tips).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuyus fruit on the current season's growth that emerges from one-year-old wood. If you \"haircut\" the entire tree by trimming all the tips, you are cutting off the majority of next year’s crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eDealing with \"Heavy Hangers\": \u003c\/strong\u003eAs the tree matures, the fruit at the very ends of the branches can pull the limbs down, creating a \"weeping\" look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e If a branch is hanging too low (blocking a walkway or touching the mulch), prune it back to an upward-facing bud or a more upright side-branch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"5\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 117.563px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 18.3206%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning Phase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 20.0779%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 50.8089%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Goal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.3206%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStructural Thinning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.0779%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0\"\u003eLate Winter (Dormant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.8089%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,2,0\"\u003eRemoving \"crossing\" branches and maintaining a single leader.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.3206%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeading Back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.0779%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,1,0\"\u003eLate Winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.8089%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,2,0\"\u003eShortening overly long branches to prevent \"weeping.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.3206%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSanitation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.0779%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,1,0\"\u003eAny Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.8089%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,2,0\"\u003eRemoving the occasional dead or broken twig.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"6 Gallon","offer_id":55423914049704,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/files\/3f605f80-963b-42c2-b9ab-73916e5ad22b.png?v=1772222497"},{"product_id":"persimmon-chocolate","title":"Persimmon Chocolate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Chocolate Persimmon tree is a deciduous fruit tree that belongs to the Diospyros genus. 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