Grafted Persimmons
American Persimmon is the jewel of eastern North American fruit trees. The Latin name Diospyrus means “fruit of the gods” and when you taste one you’ll understand. Persimmon’s is a nutrient-dense food and offers almost a complete nutritional profile. Persimmons are a richer source of carbohydrates, vitamin C, iron, potassium, and fiber than apples. They can be enjoyed fresh once they drop from the tree, or dried, pulped, baked, or fermented.
Grafted Persimmons are contained in 14” x 4” tree pots.
American Persimmon:
Downingtown Center (aka Downingtown Middle) – one of the best persimmons from John Hershey's farm, and my favorite. Late Aug-October.
Ruby – large-fruited, late season persimmon
Josephine – an excellent, older persimmon variety. This one drops all of its fruit within the span of two weeks in September. (Also known as “Fruit Dump.”)
McKenzie Corner – one of the best persimmons from John Hershey's farm. Sept-October
McKenzie Middle – one of the best persimmons from John Hershey's farm. Large fruit. Ripens October-November.
NC-10 – excellent selection from R. Douglas Campbell of Ontario. I am not sure where he found the original tree. Fruit is large, egg-shaped, and dense with an incredible flavor. One of the best tasting American persimmons I’ve ever had.
Early Golden – the classic American persimmon selection from Indiana circa 1890.
Claypool C120 – namesake fruit of breeder James Claypool, of Elmo, Illinois.
Dollywood D128 – Popular James Claypool selection
Early Jewel H-118 – Very early, large fruited selection from the breeding work of James Claypool. Very productive tree.
H-120 – in my opinion, one of the very best flavored American persimmons. Large fruit and productive. A James Claypool selection.
H63A – One of the most popular James Claypool selections. Large fruit with excellent flavor.
H94A – James Claypool selection
J53A – James Claypool selection
K44 – James Claypool selection
K44A – James Claypool selection
DEC Money Maker – from the breeding work of Donald E. Compton (DEC) in southern Indiana. Excellent fruit.
John Rick - named for Reading, Pennsylvania nut and fruit grower John Rick.
Etter #1-9 – these experimental selections are from an old nursery row at Fayette Etter's farm. Each tree is unique with fruit of different qualities, and each stands with merit on its own.
SFES – a 60-chromosome selection from Kentucky by Lucky Pittman. Delicious, red fruits on a very productive tree.
Kitch – a 60-chromosome variety from Pennsylvania introduced by John Hershey and named after his wife's relative. Small, teardrop shaped fruits cling to the tree into the winter where they become like dates.
Hybrid Persimmon:
Journey – Hybrid American and Asian persimmon, that’s only 12.5% D. kaki, so mostly takes after the American Persimmon. Bred and introduced by Clifford England.
Saijo –
Rosseyanka –
JT-02 Mikkusa –
NB-02 Zhima Khurma –
Kasandra –
Sosnovskaya –
Chuchupaka –
Uzbekistani –
American Persimmon is the jewel of eastern North American fruit trees. The Latin name Diospyrus means “fruit of the gods” and when you taste one you’ll understand. Persimmon’s is a nutrient-dense food and offers almost a complete nutritional profile. Persimmons are a richer source of carbohydrates, vitamin C, iron, potassium, and fiber than apples. They can be enjoyed fresh once they drop from the tree, or dried, pulped, baked, or fermented.
Grafted Persimmons are contained in 14” x 4” tree pots.
American Persimmon:
Downingtown Center (aka Downingtown Middle) – one of the best persimmons from John Hershey's farm, and my favorite. Late Aug-October.
Ruby – large-fruited, late season persimmon
Josephine – an excellent, older persimmon variety. This one drops all of its fruit within the span of two weeks in September. (Also known as “Fruit Dump.”)
McKenzie Corner – one of the best persimmons from John Hershey's farm. Sept-October
McKenzie Middle – one of the best persimmons from John Hershey's farm. Large fruit. Ripens October-November.
NC-10 – excellent selection from R. Douglas Campbell of Ontario. I am not sure where he found the original tree. Fruit is large, egg-shaped, and dense with an incredible flavor. One of the best tasting American persimmons I’ve ever had.
Early Golden – the classic American persimmon selection from Indiana circa 1890.
Claypool C120 – namesake fruit of breeder James Claypool, of Elmo, Illinois.
Dollywood D128 – Popular James Claypool selection
Early Jewel H-118 – Very early, large fruited selection from the breeding work of James Claypool. Very productive tree.
H-120 – in my opinion, one of the very best flavored American persimmons. Large fruit and productive. A James Claypool selection.
H63A – One of the most popular James Claypool selections. Large fruit with excellent flavor.
H94A – James Claypool selection
J53A – James Claypool selection
K44 – James Claypool selection
K44A – James Claypool selection
DEC Money Maker – from the breeding work of Donald E. Compton (DEC) in southern Indiana. Excellent fruit.
John Rick - named for Reading, Pennsylvania nut and fruit grower John Rick.
Etter #1-9 – these experimental selections are from an old nursery row at Fayette Etter's farm. Each tree is unique with fruit of different qualities, and each stands with merit on its own.
SFES – a 60-chromosome selection from Kentucky by Lucky Pittman. Delicious, red fruits on a very productive tree.
Kitch – a 60-chromosome variety from Pennsylvania introduced by John Hershey and named after his wife's relative. Small, teardrop shaped fruits cling to the tree into the winter where they become like dates.
Hybrid Persimmon:
Journey – Hybrid American and Asian persimmon, that’s only 12.5% D. kaki, so mostly takes after the American Persimmon. Bred and introduced by Clifford England.
Saijo –
Rosseyanka –
JT-02 Mikkusa –
NB-02 Zhima Khurma –
Kasandra –
Sosnovskaya –
Chuchupaka –
Uzbekistani –
American Persimmon is the jewel of eastern North American fruit trees. The Latin name Diospyrus means “fruit of the gods” and when you taste one you’ll understand. Persimmon’s is a nutrient-dense food and offers almost a complete nutritional profile. Persimmons are a richer source of carbohydrates, vitamin C, iron, potassium, and fiber than apples. They can be enjoyed fresh once they drop from the tree, or dried, pulped, baked, or fermented.
Grafted Persimmons are contained in 14” x 4” tree pots.
American Persimmon:
Downingtown Center (aka Downingtown Middle) – one of the best persimmons from John Hershey's farm, and my favorite. Late Aug-October.
Ruby – large-fruited, late season persimmon
Josephine – an excellent, older persimmon variety. This one drops all of its fruit within the span of two weeks in September. (Also known as “Fruit Dump.”)
McKenzie Corner – one of the best persimmons from John Hershey's farm. Sept-October
McKenzie Middle – one of the best persimmons from John Hershey's farm. Large fruit. Ripens October-November.
NC-10 – excellent selection from R. Douglas Campbell of Ontario. I am not sure where he found the original tree. Fruit is large, egg-shaped, and dense with an incredible flavor. One of the best tasting American persimmons I’ve ever had.
Early Golden – the classic American persimmon selection from Indiana circa 1890.
Claypool C120 – namesake fruit of breeder James Claypool, of Elmo, Illinois.
Dollywood D128 – Popular James Claypool selection
Early Jewel H-118 – Very early, large fruited selection from the breeding work of James Claypool. Very productive tree.
H-120 – in my opinion, one of the very best flavored American persimmons. Large fruit and productive. A James Claypool selection.
H63A – One of the most popular James Claypool selections. Large fruit with excellent flavor.
H94A – James Claypool selection
J53A – James Claypool selection
K44 – James Claypool selection
K44A – James Claypool selection
DEC Money Maker – from the breeding work of Donald E. Compton (DEC) in southern Indiana. Excellent fruit.
John Rick - named for Reading, Pennsylvania nut and fruit grower John Rick.
Etter #1-9 – these experimental selections are from an old nursery row at Fayette Etter's farm. Each tree is unique with fruit of different qualities, and each stands with merit on its own.
SFES – a 60-chromosome selection from Kentucky by Lucky Pittman. Delicious, red fruits on a very productive tree.
Kitch – a 60-chromosome variety from Pennsylvania introduced by John Hershey and named after his wife's relative. Small, teardrop shaped fruits cling to the tree into the winter where they become like dates.
Hybrid Persimmon:
Journey – Hybrid American and Asian persimmon, that’s only 12.5% D. kaki, so mostly takes after the American Persimmon. Bred and introduced by Clifford England.
Saijo –
Rosseyanka –
JT-02 Mikkusa –
NB-02 Zhima Khurma –
Kasandra –
Sosnovskaya –
Chuchupaka –
Uzbekistani –