Diospyros virginiana SAA Pieper - Virginia Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana SAA Pieper - Virginia Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana SAA Pieper - Virginia Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana SAA Pieper
American Persimmon, Common Persimmon, Eastern Persimmon, Virginia Persimmon
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Description
The Virginia Persimmon 'SAA Pieper' (Diospyros virginiana) is a variety that produces round orange fruits the size of a tomato, with few or no seeds. The flesh becomes tender and melting, losing its astringency when ripe. This variety is very early, vigorous and productive. The Persimmon is a fruit and ornamental tree that thrives in warm climates. Plant in the autumn or winter, frost-free, for a harvest starting in mid-September.
The Persimmon produces fruits that are 8 to 10cm (3 to 4in) in diameter, with thin, orange skin. The tender and melting flesh contains few or no seeds. The harvest of the Persimmon begins in early autumn for this variety. Be patient: the harvest generally starts in the 3rd or 4th year. Pick the Persimmons with pruning shears. They can be harvested when fully ripe, when they are soft to the touch, but should be consumed quickly. You can also pick them when still firm and ripen them indoors, wrapped in newspaper, with the stem facing downwards, near apples. For longer storage, opt for freezing. The Persimmon is best consumed when it is almost over-ripe, meaning very soft, almost too ripe. This ripening phase is necessary to remove the astringency from the fruits. In terms of cooking, the Persimmon can be eaten raw, cut in half and spooned out, or incorporated into a fruit salad, crumble, compote, or sometimes served with a savoury dish. It is rich in vitamin C and provitamin A.
The 'SAA Pieper' variety is vigorous and productive. The flowering is late, appearing in May-June, in the form of small insignificant yellow flowers, which will be pollinated by insects. It is a self-fertile variety.
The Virginia Persimmon is a tree with a rounded habit, reaching a height of 6 to 10m (20 to 33ft) and a width of 5 to 7m (16 to 23ft). Its growth is rather slow. Belonging to the Ebony family, its wood is very hard. The leaves of the Persimmon are elongated, about fifteen centimetres long, and are a shiny green colour. They turn a beautiful reddish hue in autumn before falling, while the fruits are already present on the tree. The Persimmon is a hardy tree, capable of withstanding temperatures down to -18°C (-0.4°F), but still requires high heat in summer. In the garden, it can be planted in the orchard, as a standalone tree on a lawn, or at the back of a border. It is both a fruit and ornamental tree, thanks to its superb autumn colour and its orange fruits, hanging on the tree in early winter. It thrives in warm climates and is suited to the same areas as the fig tree, olive tree, or almond tree.
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Botanical data
Diospyros
virginiana
SAA Pieper
Ebenaceae
American Persimmon, Common Persimmon, Eastern Persimmon, Virginia Persimmon
North America
Planting and care
Planting is done in the frost-free autumn/winter or, failing that, in spring with regular watering. Choose a very sunny and sheltered spot. The Persimmon tree thrives in all types of soil, preferably with an acidic tendency. It prefers well-drained and rich soils. If you plant multiple plants, space them 5 to 7 metres (16 to 23 feet) apart in all directions.
Soak the root ball in water for a few moments before planting. Dig a hole 3 to 4 times the volume of the root ball, making sure to separate the bottom soil from the topsoil. Mix the bottom soil with crushed horn and well-rotted compost or potting soil, then pour this mixture into the bottom of the planting hole. Install a stake. Place the root ball without burying the collar, cover with topsoil and firm it down. Form a basin around the base and water generously. Attach the stake to the plant, crossing the tie in an 8 shape, without touching the trunk. Watering will be regular in the first year and then as needed, mainly in case of high temperatures.
In spring, every year, apply well-rotted compost by scratching the surface, taking care not to damage the roots.
The Persimmon tree is not very susceptible to diseases and pests.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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