Should not be grown north of Macon. May be grown in the northern part of the state when grafted on D. Virginiana rootstocks. Only rarely are native persimmons self-pollinating. Thus, both female and male trees are usually necessary to produce a full crop. Although fruit can be produced without pollination, heavier and more consistent crops usually result from pollination.
Parthenocarpic fruit are much more prone to drop during the growing season.
Oriental persimmons can be pollinated by Fuyu or Gailey oriental persimmon varieties. Native persimmons will not cross-pollinate with oriental persimmons. Planting and Care Oriental persimmons grow to a height of 20-30 feet at maturity although some varieties may stay as short as 10 feet. Native persimmons may reach a height of 30-40 feet. Within the landscape or garden, give oriental persimmons as much space to develop as you generally would for other fruit or nut trees.