Rarely are native persimmons self-pollinating. Both male and female trees are required to produce a full crop. Native and Oriental persimmons will not cross-pollinate. A mature native persimmon tree may reach a height of 30 to 40 feet. Oriental varieties will be slightly shorter.
Little fertilization is required.
Normal lawn fertilization is usually adequate if the tree is growing in the landscape. Pruning is also minimal. Remove dead or injured branches and any branches growing in a crossing pattern. Insect pests of persimmons include scale, persimmon psyllid, leafrolling and defoliating caterpillars, and persimmon borer. It is important to monitor the persimmon borer.