PERSIMMON – Dai Dai Maru

DESCRIPTION:

Flattened, round fruit with orange skin and flesh. This astringent variety is juicy and sweet when fully ripe and should be eaten when completely soft.

MATURITY:

Late May to early June (Early season)

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS:

Self pollinating

COMMENTS:

Prune back old growth each year, as fruit is borne on new growth.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a sunny position with well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.

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