Diospyros, 'Yates' persimmon Genus_Zelkova and private gardens in Vermont

and private gardens in Vermont

This the fruit is astringent until ripe

5" upright blossoms borne on strong stems

Variety description: 'Westerveld' is an old cultivar from the Netherlands that produces large fruit to 2" on a small

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Diospyros, 'Yates' persimmon Genus_Zelkova and private gardens in VermontDiospyros virginiana 'Yates' Variety description: Very large fruits for a native persimmon, reported up to 2. 5" in diameter. Ripening late August September. Very productive. Self fertile. Discovered by Ed Yates of Cincinnati, OH. Yates won first place at the Mitchell Persimmon Festival in 1983. Site requirements: Persimmons grow best in a full sun location with fertile, well drained soil. They are quite adaptable and will grow in poor, dry soils,