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Persimmon tree help
Posted on 4/23/25 at 9:27 am
Posted on 4/23/25 at 9:27 am
This tree was in the yard when I bought the house. It's been through at least 5 summers. I have never seen a flower. It just doesn't look like a native and I just don't think the previous owners would have planted anything like this unless it was from a nursery. The bayou behind the house has no natives that I can see from my place. Anyway, what is it? Will it eventually produce?
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Posted on 4/23/25 at 9:38 am to AlxTgr
Looks like a persimmon to me. Could it be a male?
Posted on 4/23/25 at 9:55 am to AyyyBaw
quote:Here to learn, but I thought, generally, if one bought a tree from a store, it would be one of the ones that needs no second tree?
Could it be a male?
Posted on 4/23/25 at 9:59 am to AlxTgr
Could be a native and too young for the bark to have the "alligator back" look to it yet. If it is, probably a male tree.
I think the ones from the nursery are usually bushier than this one appears to be.
I think the ones from the nursery are usually bushier than this one appears to be.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 10:02 am to REB BEER
quote:The bark was one of the things I questioned because I see a lot of young native trees in my area and none have looked like this tree. it is is a native, I will remove it.
Could be a native and too young for the bark to have the "alligator back" look to it yet.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 11:06 am to AlxTgr
It looks like a wild persimmon to me. They make little persimmons that are pretty tasty.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 11:09 am to Churchill
quote:I love them, but if that is what it is, it's doing me no good where it's at.
They make little persimmons that are pretty tasty.
Posted on 4/23/25 at 5:52 pm to AlxTgr
Leaves seem right… I haven’t personally seen bark like that on a persimmon, or maybe it’s just the photo. My dad (83) has several persimmon trees and a young one. I sent him the photos. He’s somewhat of a persimmon connoisseur.
Disclaimer: He could answer back within the hour or potentially never. By the time he finds his glasses, he may lose interest altogether haha
Disclaimer: He could answer back within the hour or potentially never. By the time he finds his glasses, he may lose interest altogether haha
Posted on 4/23/25 at 5:54 pm to habz007
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Disclaimer: He could answer back within the hour or potentially never. By the time he finds his glasses, he may lose interest altogether haha
My dad called me last week about a text I sent him 3 months ago. "OH i thought you sent that this morning "
Posted on 4/24/25 at 7:04 am to AlxTgr
about how old is the tree? If it’s a seedling native it probably won’t fruit for many years. But it looks old enough
If it’s an Asian persimmon bought at the nursery it probably should be blooming by now. I’m confused though…why would you remove it either way?
If it’s an Asian persimmon bought at the nursery it probably should be blooming by now. I’m confused though…why would you remove it either way?
Posted on 4/24/25 at 7:48 am to cgrand
quote:If it has no chance of fruiting, it's worthless to me. I would either replace it or have one les obstacle in the yard.
I’m confused though…why would you remove it either way?
Posted on 4/25/25 at 11:28 am to habz007
Update - it appears the tree is making flowers for the first time in its life. Will monitor to see if male. I'll post pics when they get bigger.
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