Diospyros, 'Yates' persimmon

Diospyros 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, though such conditions are far from ideal.

Size at maturity: With pruning, trees can be maintained at 15-20'.

Pests and diseases: None of concern.

Hardiness: Will grow in USDA zones 5-9.

Plant size: Tree, 2-3' tall with a well developed root system. 

When we ship:  FALL 2025

Shipping restrictions: Cannot ship to California.