Since bare-root trees shock easily when transplanted, it's important to keep the roots moist. Transplanting containerized plants is usually more successful. Both Asian and American persimmons grow best in well-drained and slightly acidic soil. Locate trees in full sun and space them 20 to 25 feet apart or 12 feet from a structure. American persimmons will tolerate a little shade and a wider variety of soil types than their Asian relatives.
Roots are slow growing, so keep the tree well watered all season.
A typical tree should begin bearing regular crops of persimmons at three to five years of age. Fertilizing If new growth reaches about one foot a year, the trees have sufficient fertilizer. Too much fertilizer, especially nitrogen, will cause fruit drop. An annual application of 5 to 10 pounds of compost per tree in late winter will keep persimmons growing well. Pollinating Persimmon trees are mostly dioecious, meaning individual trees produce either male or female flowers.