Q. About 3 1/2 years ago we planted a Fuyu Persimmon tree from a local nursery near Moreno Valley. It grew rather quickly, and last year, there was a large quantity of beautiful, tasty persimmons.

Three years ago, I impulse-purchased a tiny Fuyu persimmon tree from a specialty nursery on Vancouver Island. As a non-native species, the exotic tree did not qualify for inclusion in our small urban ...

If you are seeking a medium-sized shade tree, around 30 feet tall with a 30-foot spread, possessing unusually ornamental and gustatory qualities, consider the persimmon (Diospyros kaki). Although its ...

Many years ago, while browsing in the New York Botanical Garden's library, I discovered that institution’s collection of antique nursery catalogs. Talk about going down a rabbit hole! It was weeks ...

You don’t have to spend more than a year or two in Sonoma County before you’re rewarded with a unique sight. Some late autumn morning, after the brightly colored leaves have fallen from someone’s ...

Q: I planted a persimmon about a year ago. I’ve watered it every day. It isn’t dying, but it’s also not growing. The roots are all coiled around. How can I remedy things so it will start to grow? A: ...

QUESTION: What is the common persimmon to get from the nursery? -- Rob Ciuffi ANSWER: Persimmons are ripening now, and I've been getting questions about planting them. There is only one type of ...

PROTECT CITRUS: Protect citrus fruit from damage by birds with bird netting available at your nursery or feed and seed. Check on satsumas and kumquats as they are beginning to ripen (no hurry, they ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. About a year ago, I wrote ...

Fruit trees aren't just for fresh, homegrown harvests—many varieties also provide plenty of shade, creating a cooler ...