Will a Single Persimmon Tree Bear Fruit?
First of All, Persimmons Are Only Rarely Self-Pollinating, as Each Tree Bears Only Male or Female Flowers. the Exceptions Are Some of the Oriental Varieties...
First of all, persimmons are only rarely self-pollinating, as each tree bears only male or female flowers. The exceptions are some of the oriental varieties, which are capable of producing fruit from each gender. Depending upon the varietal, you may need to plant two or more trees.
Do you need 2 persimmon trees to produce fruit?
A: Persimmon trees provide the home garden with vivid color in the fall and tasty fruit in the winter. Varieties of the American persimmon, Diospyros virginiana, typically require two trees to produce. If you only have space for one tree there are several alternatives you can consider.
Do you need a male and female persimmon tree to produce fruit?
Most plants are hermaphroditic: Each individual has male and female organs. An exception is the persimmon tree, which belongs to a small group of plants that are dioecious — that is, one sex or the other. Females need pollen from male trees to produce fruit.
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