Persimmons have long been associated with forecasting winter weather, but the facts and history associated with these fruits and the trees they grow on are as interesting as the folklore. Persimmon ...

A gardener harvests a persimmon from a tree. - Emilija Manevska/Getty Images The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) tree is a great addition to an edible landscape. Its fall colors and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Green and ripe persimmons growing on a tree branch - Nature Clickz/Shutterstock Persimmons are mouthwatering fruits with a unique ...

There are many things that make fall time in Indiana great. One of those things is the drastic change in leaf color that can be seen while driving down the road. Another is the sweet, homemade goodies ...

Q. I am interested in planting a persimmon tree in my yard. What are the different types and what do they need to grow well? I am in Riverside County, USDA zone 9b. Persimmon (Diospyros) can be grown ...

Q: I had to remove 15 persimmons because of sun damage. One thing I have noticed is that some of the new growth from the main branches is aimed downward, so I am hoping to eventually grow the tree ...

Having recently talked with someone about persimmon trees, and because persimmons are currently bearing fruit, I thought this week would be a good time to talk about persimmons. To start with, there ...

Press Street Garden farm manager Margee Green loves all fruit trees. But it was when I asked about the persimmon that Green became rapturous. “It’s my all-time favorite,” she said. “They are so ...

Many years ago, while browsing in the New York Botanical Garden's library, I discovered that institution’s collection of antique nursery catalogs. Talk about going down a rabbit hole! It was weeks ...

The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) tree is a great addition to an edible landscape. Its fall colors and long-lasting fruit add tons of ornamental value. Because the fruit is best eaten when ...