Exotic! The fruit is small and tastes like its name (date & plum). Soil Type: Grows well on rocky slopes. Tolerates a wide range of soils. Zones: 5 to 8 Stratification Requirement: Seed requires roughly 60-90 days cold moist.
Taste: Similar to Plum & Date. Grow your own rare and delicious Date Plum Persimmon tree from seed! This beautiful fruit tree produces small, golden-orange fruits with a naturally sweet, date-like flavor—perfect for fresh eating or drying. A unique and rewarding addition to any home orchard or edible landscape.
Tree is deciduous with a moderate growth habit; prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Plant seeds ½" deep and space trees 15–20 ft apart. Best sown in fall outdoors or stratified indoors before spring planting. Regular watering required during establishment.
Known for its rich, honeyed flavor, Date Plum Persimmons are enjoyed fresh, dried, or used in baking, jams, and preserves. The tree also offers ornamental value with its lush green leaves turning yellow in fall.
USDA Zones: 5–9. Cold hardy and tolerant of a variety of soil types once established. 📷 Please post photos of your trees and fruit in a review! – Isla's Garden 👩🌾
