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    John Rick American Persimmon

    Scientific Name: Diospyros virginiana 'John Rick'

    Also Known As

    • John Rick Common Persimmon

    Plant type

    tree, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 30"-50'
    • W: 20'-30'

    planting zones

    • 4a-10a

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    John Rick American Persimmon plant details

    John Rick American Persimmon is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF John Rick American Persimmon

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
    Plant family: ebenaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 30 IN - 50 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: edible, fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for John Rick American Persimmon

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This old variety has good looking fruit and is a good producer.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about John Rick American Persimmon plant

    How to Grow John Rick American Persimmon

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Japanese Persimmon

    Scientific Name: Diospyros kaki

    aka Oriental Persimmon

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Japanese Persimmon form, fruit by Rasbak
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    Diospyros whyteana

    aka Black-bark, Wild Coffee

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-16'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Diospyros whyteana flower, foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    American Persimmon

    Scientific Name: Diospyros virginiana

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-50'

    Width: 20'-40'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of American Persimmon fruit by Franz Xaver
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    Meader American Persimmon

    Scientific Name: Diospyros virginiana 'Meader'

    aka Meader Common Persimmon

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Meader American Persimmon flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Fuyu Persimmon

    Scientific Name: Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu'

    aka Diospyros 'Fuyu-Jiro', Diospyros lotos 'Fuyu', Fuyu Asian Persimmon

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Fuyu Persimmon by Heritage Seedlings
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