Both oriental
persimmon (Diospyros kaki) and American
persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
are small, easy-care fruit trees that fit well into a small garden. The fruits
are either astringent, fruit that must soften before they are eaten, or
non-astringent, eaten hard.
How much fertilizer does a persimmon
tree need? The rules for fertilizing persimmon trees are a little different
than those for other fruit trees and experts differ on the need for persimmon
fertilizer. Read on for more information on persimmon tree feeding.
Fertilizing Persimmon Trees
Many cultivars of persimmon trees are grown on rootstocks
that are native plants, so they don’t need a lot of assistance to thrive. That
native is the common American persimmon (Diospyros
virginiana) that grows in the wild in abandoned pastures in the South.
Feeding a persimmon tree is not always necessary or
appropriate. The trees can be very sensitive to fertilizer. Indeed, excess
persimmon fertilizer is the primary cause of leaf drop.
When is the Best Time for Persimmon Tree Feeding?
With many fruit trees, gardeners are advised to add
fertilizer to the soil when the tree is being planted. However, the advice is
different for persimmon fertilizer. Experts suggest that persimmon tree feeding
is not necessary at planting time. Fertilizing persimmon trees at the time they
are put into the soil is not advised because of the tree’s sensitivity.
Feeding a persimmon should start a few years down the road.
Some experts recommend feeding a persimmon tree only if the mature leaves are
pale or shoot growth is low. Others recommend fertilizing persimmon trees from
the start.
How much fertilizer does a persimmon need? It is suggested that using 1 to 2 cups (240 to 480 mL.) of a balanced fertilizer (like 10-10-10) per year of age is adequate. This should be applied in March, June, and September in the first two years. After that, limit persimmon tree feeding to March and June.
However, this much persimmon fertilizer can cause leaf drop.
If it does, adjust the fertilizer accordingly, basing the need for feeding on
the tree’s vigor and performance.
Some gardeners assert that persimmon feeding should only be
done once a year, either in late winter or else in early spring. Others assert
that persimmon tree feeding should occur during the spring growth flush and
also during summer. Because of this, you may need to experiment until you find
what works for your trees.
Both oriental
persimmon (Diospyros kaki) and American
persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
are small, easy-care fruit trees that fit well into a small garden. The fruits
are either astringent, fruit that must soften before they are eaten, or
non-astringent, eaten hard.
How much fertilizer does a persimmon
tree need? The rules for fertilizing persimmon trees are a little different
than those for other fruit trees and experts differ on the need for persimmon
fertilizer. Read on for more information on persimmon tree feeding.
Fertilizing Persimmon Trees
Many cultivars of persimmon trees are grown on rootstocks
that are native plants, so they don’t need a lot of assistance to thrive. That
native is the common American persimmon (Diospyros
virginiana) that grows in the wild in abandoned pastures in the South.
Feeding a persimmon tree is not always necessary or
appropriate. The trees can be very sensitive to fertilizer. Indeed, excess
persimmon fertilizer is the primary cause of leaf drop.
When is the Best Time for Persimmon Tree Feeding?
With many fruit trees, gardeners are advised to add
fertilizer to the soil when the tree is being planted. However, the advice is
different for persimmon fertilizer. Experts suggest that persimmon tree feeding
is not necessary at planting time. Fertilizing persimmon trees at the time they
are put into the soil is not advised because of the tree’s sensitivity.
Feeding a persimmon should start a few years down the road.
Some experts recommend feeding a persimmon tree only if the mature leaves are
pale or shoot growth is low. Others recommend fertilizing persimmon trees from
the start.
How much fertilizer does a persimmon need? It is suggested that using 1 to 2 cups (240 to 480 mL.) of a balanced fertilizer (like 10-10-10) per year of age is adequate. This should be applied in March, June, and September in the first two years. After that, limit persimmon tree feeding to March and June.
However, this much persimmon fertilizer can cause leaf drop.
If it does, adjust the fertilizer accordingly, basing the need for feeding on
the tree’s vigor and performance.
Some gardeners assert that persimmon feeding should only be
done once a year, either in late winter or else in early spring. Others assert
that persimmon tree feeding should occur during the spring growth flush and
also during summer. Because of this, you may need to experiment until you find
what works for your trees.