Here is one actually named “PUMPKIN”. First time fruiting.
The orange one is a native put in for size comparison. It was hanging on a broken twig, they usually ripen November/December.
NG/THOR, also first time fruiting all male flowers last year.
PROK, starting to turn. Second year fruiting
These three grafted in 2020.
Your H 118 is bit rounder than my unknown. Mine are more square. Maybe, next year, mine will be more round. Thanks for all the pics.
Please let us know when your H 118 ripen.
Yeah, from these pictures yours looks a little square shaped, and mine seem to have a little ribbing.
This season, so far fruits have been later than the last few years. We had a cold, late spring.
@Barkslip , @tonyOmahaz5 ,
Is there really a big difference in cold hardiness between 60 / 90 , strains of persimmons? I understand the 90 s are supposed to be more northern , I have the wild 60s here in Wv. Never saw any issues with winter injuries on them that I know of.
Thoughts … ?
Anyone notice a difference in cold hardiness ?
LOL – Thanks for the report, but I end up confused. Was H63A or Morris Burton or Lena the best?
What else did you try and not like as much? I’m growing Dollywood and Barbra’s Blush (1st year trees) – did you try those?
It’s great to hear that these varieties are ripening so early.
@Hillbillyhort they die after mild winters to the root. especially those from the furthest south such as GA.
@jrd51 Morris is #1, Lena is a tie to Morris, H-63A might be as good. Two people on this group report WS8-10 at England’s Orchard and Nursery having tasted it there as their favorite American persimmon.
It’s easy for me to remember. There’s no mistaking my memory at this point.
Best,
Has anyone grown and eaten a Sestronka (NB-21) hybrid persimmon? I know it isn’t very hardy compared to most hybrids, but the description of size and flavor make it sound great for those who can grow it. I just never see any pictures, reviews, etc.
I’d love to hear any reports about Maru Zenji as well.
This is the first year my Persimmons are fruiting. first impressions from early ripened and fallen fruit. NG is better tasting than Prok. David’s Kandy is not ripe yet.
Nikita’s Gift:
Prok:
David’s Kandy:
Nice!
Thanks @PharmerDrewee for referencing me! Sestronka is a good variety. Flavor is excellent and size of fruit is a huge plus. Reminds me of hachiya in shape and size but rounder and redder. The downside is that has a slower growth rate and doesn’t hold onto much fruit. I had only one fruit last year and all fell this year likely due to white flies. It has been in the ground since about 2016. If I were to replant it, it would be as an ornamental tree by itself as part of landscaping, as opposed to production purposes.
Thanks for the report of Sestronka. I had wondered why the reports on size and flavor seemed so good, but it never seems to get as much attention as the other smaller hybrids. It sounds like it might be the low productivity, which is a shame. Does it have a particularly nice growth habit that would make it good for a landscape tree?
First two pictures are not Nikita’s Gift but D. virginiana of some sort. Look at the fruits and leaves…quite obvious.
Maybe Sestronka would benefit from pollination from a male tree.
The growth habit is slower than most and upright, and doesn’t require much pruning. I would say it’s a very pretty tree. Hence why I think it would look great in landscaping where any fruit production can be considered a bonus!
I have other hybrids planted near it, and they produce seeded fruit. I believe sestronka is seeded too. Asian varieties I have planted near it are not seeded. Maybe there’s a chance a true male there can help….
Here are the true Nikita’s Gift leaves.
Harvested some American persimmon fruits and let them ripen slowly so the pests won’t get to them.
@tonyOmahaz5 and @Harbin, Thanks for pointing out as I have been informed by @BluegrassEats as what I am thinking of my NG is D. Virginiana of some sort. Do you guys think this may be early Jewel H-118 ? shape of the fruit looks like it and I have another plant which I am thinking was Early jewel has only 2 fruits, this tree is loaded and was the first persimmon to ripen.
My apologies to @BluegrassEats who I sent a scion as NG. I will make it up this season brother.
No worries I was tickled to death from what you sent me. I like growing mystery trees it keeps things interesting. I actually ordered a " Nikita’s gift" years ago only to realize it’s an American and about 20 foot tall it’s all good I love American persimmon.
Here’s the first (and only) fruit on my young Sestronka tree (grafted 2.5 years ago). I agree that it’s a beautiful tree - large, glossy leaves that look a lot like kaki - and a nice branching habit. The leaves are looking a little worse for wear at this point in the season though. My tree is already 6 ft tall, so I wouldn’t say it’s been a particularly slow grower for me. Looking forward to tasting it!
