| The parent of Meader with a larger fruit - not as productive but better flavor. Early ripening. Large sweet fruit. This grafted tree is self-fruitful and seedless without a pollinator. Early Golden American Persimmon is the parent of Meader with a larger fruit. Large sweet fruit to 1.5". Fruit hangs on tree long after leaves drop. Can be late to leaf out in spring.
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fertile. Early ripening in late September.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Bears fruit on new wood.
CHILL HOURS: 200-400 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Excellent.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 20’ but can be kept smaller with pruning.
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity*
RESTRICTIONS: CAN NOT SHIP TO AZ, CA | 