Texas Persimmon - Diospyros texana (forum)

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Hi All,

Anyone growing Texas Persimmon aka Diospyros texana ?

Time: 26th August 2019 2:37pm

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jakfruit etiquette says...
It was around some years ago, maybe try rare fruit societies to see if anyone is still growing it. Its an interesting one, but different to kaki and virginiana fruit. It seems closer to many of our wild Australian Diospyros.

Time: 28th August 2019 6:38pm

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Farouk says...
Hi Jakfruit etiquette,

Thanks for your reply, I will check in with them. I would be interested in growing the seeds.

Time: 29th August 2019 9:55am

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Linton says...
Yes, we have Diospyros texanas here in Melbourne, growing poorly for the past 5 years. Think you will need much patience to grow them and even longer for fruiting which are about the size of a small berry. Do you have any suggestions or special technique to make them grow? Cheers!

Time: 10th September 2019 9:37am

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jakfruit etiquette says...
Hi Linton, are they in the ground or in pots ?


Time: 11th September 2019 7:13am

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Linton says...
Pots.

Time: 12th September 2019 8:28pm

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Markmelb says...
American Persimmon is another worth looking at? Diospyrous Viginiana

Time: 13th September 2019 8:18am

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jakfruit etiquette says...
Are they deciduous, I didnt think so. If thats the case they are closer to the subtropical Diospyros species. They might like a longer growing season, ie in a hothouse. Not sure if they can de grafted onto rootstocks.

Time: 13th September 2019 10:00am

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Farouk says...
Hi Linton,

Did you get any fruit? Could I please buy some seeds & or a cutting? I’m currently in Melb & can pick up if you still have it.

Time: 6th June 2020 6:40am

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Linton says...
Hey Bud, my Texas plants will be quite a few years before they start fruiting as they are still very small. They are only about 30 cm high so the branches are too tiny to take any cuttings yet. They have been really slow to get established but are kicking off now and putting out new growth. So I might be able to send you some cuttings towards the end of the year. Don't forget they are dioecious so you will need to grow a few of them. Cheers!

Time: 7th June 2020 10:18am

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