Persimmons 2022

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This is a great Portland OR Reference of persimmons that ripen there:

Persimmons that will ripen in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle area)

Hi ramv, I live in Portland. I used to grow Izu. It fruited every year, but I found the taste to be not so interesting. Saijo also ripens easily here each year. Somewhat more interesting flavor. Jelly like, soft when ripe. I really find the American persimmons to have a more interesting in flavor. Early Golden and Garretson ripen every year for me. Our local extension recommended early Americans in general, but no mid or later, and listed Izu and Saijo for the Asian ones. This was all bef…

I was looking for information on Sheng and read it too does great because Vincent said it does in Seattle.

Persimmons that will ripen in the Pacific Northwest (Seattle area)

Hi Ram . I bought 4 little one ( 2 Saijo and 2 Izu ) @ Willis Orchard. 2 NG and 2 early sweet Fuyu @ Restoringeden.co. Today I ordered 1 Giombo and 1 Sheng from JF. The big tree in the pot is no ID Japanese plum. I will move it to my new place next Fall. No time to clean up yet.