Retail Garden Center: Site is running on IP address 64.57.184.100, host name centos7b.lightlink.com ( United States) ping response time 9ms . Do you have other fruit trees that JB like better? The American persimmon is the focus here. It looked like caterpillar damage of some sort. Nikitas Gift Hybrid Persimmon #30887 Questions? These trees are rather slow-growing and it can take seven to 10 years for them to be fruit-bearing. I and a few colleagues were eating dinner with Brie Arthur in Raleigh in 2013. I certainly don't want a 40' American variety growing in the yard. I am new to this forum, but it looks very professional to me. Here is what you need to know about growing conditions: Zones: 5-9 For American varieties. Maybe you can help me with my questions? Forum Options Posts only Topic titles only Posts and topic titles Tags only (single tag) Min search length: 3 characters / Max search length: 84 characters. It was slower getting established. So far this year they have already grown that much since being in my greenhouse for 3 weeks already. All of these have grown minimally the past two season only puting on maybe 2-3" of growth per branch. The bright reddish-orange fruit is about 3" wide and somewhat flattened on top. Its the cherry that is their favorite in my yard. and not crossed any further(like your seeds you started). Houzz nutzt Cookies und hnliche Technologien, um Ihre Benutzererfahrung zu personalisieren, Ihnen relevante Inhalte bereitzustellen und die Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu verbessern. Wish List: Bass Favorite, Burgan Unk, CdDM, Maltese Beauty. I've ordered Nikitas Gift trees from both Burnt Ridge and Raintree. Taste: Sweet and flavorful They have no insect problems. It was slightly astringent, cruncy, sweet, and delicious. They dont even bother peaches or apples much. Because pollen from native trees could result in seedless fruit formation of poor quality when native seedlings are used as pollinizers in commercial production of American persimmon, ploidy level of seedlings needs to be considered. We graft theNikita'sGiftpersimmon onto native American persimmon root stock. They seem to go from slightly soft and bitter to very soft over night. I picked the Nikita tonight and was very impressed. The author is interested in cold-hardy persimmons. Persimmon are not reliable true to seed and seedlings should not be labeled the cultivar name of the parent as they may or may not be similar. Personalized Gifts. I have Nikitas Gift, Rosseyanka, Saijo and Yates that have been in pots for going on three season. When I bought Saijo, it was from Raintree. I do lose foliage so I am sure growth but as the tree gains size it effects them less. I do like that they are seedless. There were not as many this year, but they were delicious. Just looking for some ideas and a little reassurance from folks with more experience with them. Asian Persimmon is not bothered by pests or disease and likes half day to full sun and well-drained soil. Im hoping I dont have to build a protective tent over these trees every year into perpetuity. Bryant RedHawk wrote:Watch the fruit color change, a ripe persimmon will be purplish (this is when they fall to the ground and usually break open) and a just right for picking color is when they go orange with a tinge of the purple color starting to show up. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED -. If you place an order on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday your order will ship the following Monday. Indem Sie auf Annehmen klicken, stimmen Sie dem zu. Phone: 360.985.2873. Monday Friday: 10:00am 4:00pm PST. On root stock you could expect to find it grafted on D. Lotus, D. Virginiana or on D. Kaki. Soldout. Then came a hard freeze to about 24-26F on April 9 that wiped out all of the limbs. I also have a 4 yrs old Nikita's Gift growing about five feet on the south size of my house for winter protection and it has about 100 baby fuits on it right now. Apparently they are delicious but their really small between 1 to 2 in Diameter. November 12, 2022. Persimmon trees need about 40 inches of water every year. When ripe, the fruit has what can be described as a custard-like texture and the sweet flavor is often said to remind people of honey. This page was generated at 08:56 AM. Mine could definitely use some new leaves. Thanks for the feedback, strudeldog. In the mountains of the Western Caucasus, Caucasian persimmon (Diospyros lotus L.) grows, 2n = 30, which is most likely an introduced species in old Circassian gardens. it immediately started losing leaves and is basically dead at this point. Ive been going out at night to check the trees and hand pick. Is it something that will be of less concern as they get older and larger? It is hardier than any of the Asian persimmons we offer. Need a lot of trees? Please contact us to inquire about this year's selection. Ken W Wilson wrote:Does anyone have a Nikita's Gift? Seem like Saijo persimmons arent good size fruits in PCN ? I have a lot of ground to cover I may hit all the turf around the trees that they like and as much other area as I can cover and then hope that they spread on their own from there. Good luck with the persimmon trees! Beautiful colors. From the Ukraine, Nikita's Gift persimmon tree is a hybrid of Asian and American persimmons. All times are GMT-5. Order Persimmon Scionwood Barbra's Blush American Persimmon Bozhy Dar (God's Gift) Hybrid Persimmon Cheong Pyong Asian Persimmon Chibacha Asian Persimmon Chocolate Asian Persimmon Shop Plant Me Green's selection of healthy persimmon fruit trees for sale. Other persimmon trees, that Ive purchased in pots with established root systems, have been successful but take time to adjust. Andean Tubers (3) . This year it leafed out but thats all its done. Persimmon Trees - Nikita's Gift (Astringent). Early Golden gets good reviews for flavor, and is self fertile. The Nakita's Gift Persimmon Trees fruit is about 3 inches long with a rather flat shape. Since I am in Omaha, NE zone 5(-20f)but the low around -2, only very 10 yrs it drops to -20f. Ive been hesitant to get Chocolate because of the seeds. Yes I battle them, well actually I just submit to them. Maybe they are less vigor and less dry tolerant than they would be on Diospyros virginiana roots. Not sure if it would make it here, although I did stumble across an entry in an old Garden Web from a fellow who lived in z5 and wrapped similar to how many do fig trees and his survives fine. I am told they do well in the UK so should be fine in our climate. I think I have enough persimmon trees now. Crunchy like apples. American Persimmon is hardy to minus 25F. They are mature and seem to handle all the damage fine, but they dont have the added stress of producing fruit. There can be discussions on benefits of each but if you are worried about your grafted tree being 40 foot because on Virginiana it will not and will still be a smaller tree. Has a unique spicy-sweet flavor that instantly evokes images of cinnamon pastry, hot coffee and morning sunshine. Persimmon (NIkita's Gift) Rated 5.00 out of 5 $ 34.99; Persimmon Tree (Early Fuyu) . Ramv you are getting a great crop! I can tell you that with all the fruit I grow, some years are better than others. 0. The trees from Raintree were larger than those from Burnt Ridge both in terms of height and caliper, likely accounting for the price difference. Here are some pictures of the damage: You can see the little Saijo in the background on this one. Watch the fruit color change, a ripe persimmon will be purplish (this is when they fall to the ground and usually break open) and a just right for picking color is when they go orange with a tinge of the purple color starting to show up. Mine are ready in late November usually. Sign up for exclusive offers, plant puns, original stories, and more. I read in some websites Saijo means the very best one but the Japanese-English translator on line says it means Talented Woman. I think it's appropriate to say that persimmons, like common figs, are parthenocarpic. Does height=fruit? Not sure whats wrong. I picked the first one when it was just a little softer than hard. It started a little slow, but seems to be hanging in there, so I have my hopes. AtPlant Me Greenwe handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care. -Aldo Leopold, Standing on the shoulders of giants. @Bear_with_me how did you know yates persimmon is good varieties for Pacific Northwest before starting to plant it? I hope that doesnt offend anyone, and maybe soneone with experience in Japanese language and culture can clarify. Large fruit, and for whatever reason the birds seem to be leaving it alone.Think you might want to consider aronia, if you're looking for an easy care, very nutritious fruit.Consider wineberries for the shaded areas? NG has a more spreading habit, compared to Saijo and Yates. Nikita's Gift Hybrid Persimmon grows 10-12 ft. in height, is self-fertile and hardy to minus 10 F. Hmm, thanks Phil. They all have the little TM trade mark symbol, so I would think they have to be true to the name (50/50 cross?) Not as sanguine on their prospect, given the humidity of the area, but thought would be worth a try.I have a Li jujube which is doing well, but think perhaps I should have gone with the Lang, as I understand that dries better? Doesn't need a pollinizer. Its done nothing since. I picked a few fruits here in Seattle today. You may only view thumbnails in this gallery. Is there a good chance of successfully ripening Nikitas or Rosseyanka in the zone 6 or would it be best to try and fit them on the 7a lot? I think wild persimmons taste better picked up after they fall but so does all the wildlife. Here is that Yates tree from the original post, this year. While only about 2 inches across they are just as tasty when fully ripe. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Bold red leaf color in the fall is an added bonus. Start typing a member's name above and it will auto-complete. I would much rather have less fruit with no seeds. Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile 6-7 years ago, I invested in milky spores. Nikita's Gift Persimmon. Planning to plant american persimmon on the larger zone 6 acreage. Bearing Age:2-3 years after planting We graft our bare root fruit trees on a variety of different root stocks. Wish List: a 32 hour day.more sleep. Nikitas Gift Hybrid Persimmon is from the Nikita Botanic Garden in Yalta, Ukraine, this unique hybrid of Asian and American Persimmon bears bountiful crops of sweet and flavorful, reddish-orange fruit followed by strikingly beautiful, orange-yellow fall foliage. Call 1-800-247-5864 A special self-fertile persimmon from Ukraine. I wonder if rootstocks change things too. This unique cross of Asian and American persimmons bears abundanct crops of 2 1/2 inch diameter, reddish-orange, delectably sweet fruits that ripen mid-to-late October and stay on the tree until frost. We are a family owned and operated nursery in Portland Oregon. Any advice is welcome! Im experiencing the same. NIkita's Gift continues to impress me. LeaflingsGardens. The variety most often found in stores. Nikita certainly has a lot of fans. Nikita's Gift Persimmon Tree is as vigorous as the American Persimmon and as large as the Asian. I planted a Nikita's Gift a few years ago that wilted and died a few months after planting in the spring, it didn't even make it to its first winter. Ripening Time:October We graft the Giombo persimmon onto native American persimmon . Persimmons are prized for their dark green, tropical-looking foliage, their yellow, orange, and scarlet fall color, and their striking, large, delicious, bright orange fruits, which, in the case of Asian Persimmon, adorn the tree until well after the leaves have fallen. Onalaska, Washington 98570. How large a pot are you having success with? This is true in my friends yard, too. In the 2nd week of February when the weather is a bit milder than I unwrapped it to avoid early budding and to avoid late frost damage. We shipyour plants using FedEx Ground the following business day after you have completed checkout. Holds well on the tree - I have to pull or cut the fruit from the branches. The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is a slow-growing, moderately sized tree fruit native to the forests of Kentucky. You could try to graft a female variety onto a male persimmon at say 10 feet or so, but it is rather experimental, as it may break off. The 4" long acorn shaped fruit is deep orange when ripe and very sweet and flavorful. I like to pick them before they are sweet and mushy while the are still a little bitter. Nurseries around areas always sold out Nikitas gift persimmon. Calvin, Wish list is to finish working on the new house, someday. so being put in a box for a few days tends to upset her. We offer the following scionwood varieties from our persimmon plantings. Diospyrus virginiana x kaki (picture to follow) Nikita's Gift is a Russian (Ukranian) hybrid of American and Asian persimmons. Add nuts and they make good trail mix. There are. I hope they did good for you. But I know both from reading and personal experience that an all-female Prok (American) will produce seedless fruit -- and lots of it. Ive been watering adequately, pounded in some fertilizer spikes, and it gets adequate sun. Does the HWID spoofer work with cod 2019 I've been ban now every account I make gets shadowban FP - Apex[Aimbot, HWID Spoofer, A. It is ready to eat when soft and tender like a tomato. Hardy, small tree at 12' in height. I think I let Nikitas Gift overproduce last year. Large, bright orange, Asian Persimmon features yellow, orange and scarlet fall color and their striking fruits remain on the tree long after leaf fall. The fruit of Giombo is large - much like the shape of the Hachiya, yet the Fruit is a smooth texture and very sweet much like the Saijo persimmon. Maybe in year 4 had I not moved it. that is about the height where my three others started bearing. It's easy to tell when this persimmon is dead ripe as it falls off of the tree. Its putting on zero growth and some of the branches (twigs really) from last year are dead (never leafed out). Bloom Time:June Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. I suppose now is the time to apply it while the eggs are hatching? Its superb flavor is the choice of connoisseurs. I live in Delaware & would like to plant a self fertile American Persimmon tree that would grow to 40-50 ft. I hate to say it, but I have had zero motivation to get out in the yard and do all the things that need doing. I ate some and picked most out. Maybe because of your online information. If I pick too early they are only slightly sweet and when I pick when Ripe they are very sweet. We support local food sovereignty- grow your own One Green World! If my front yard didnt have a big shade tree, Id gladly plant persimmons there to show off their ornamental qualities. A non-astringent variety that can be eaten while still firm. The flavorful texture of the Nikitskaya Bordovaya persimmon is like an egg custard or like a ripe, aromatic soft peach. It is usually about 30% female. These all grow up to 25 feet tall. The flavor is candy sweet and possesses nuances of baking spices, raisins and brown sugar. $29. I've had years where one tree's fruit outshone everyone else and then the same tree was barely edible the following year. in height. This tree fruit is in the early stages of commercial production with many cultivars selected from the wild. grew up on a farm. Hardy, small tree at 12' in height. Nikita's Gift Persimmon Tree | Fruit Plants Popular Filters Blueberry Strawberry Lemon Tree Small fruit Raspberry Sort & Filter List Sort & Filter Sort By Featured Best Sellers Highest Rated New Arrivals Features Safer for Pets (1) Safer for Kids (1) Common Name (1) Blueberry (56) Raspberry (38) Grape (17) Lime (16) Blackberry (34) Strawberry (24) Astringent fruits must be overly ripe to achieve sweetness and edibility. this forum made possible by our volunteer staff, including Hello , can anyone recommend a nursery where I can buy a Nikitas, Location: Western WA (Zone 8B - temperate maritime), Another western WA nursery that has N Gift is Raintree nursery. . Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, Persimmons Nikita's Gift vs. Saijo and Yates in Pacific NW. The first batch that ripened earlier ( same tree) were smaller. It is definitely not true that you need a pollinator for American persimmons to fruit, only to produce seeds. Trust God, but always tether your camel to this tiny ad. Fruit Skin: Reddish-orange One has nearly infinite room and is zone 6a (maybe even zone 5b) the other is in a downtown core microclimate closer to 7a with very limited space. Leaf samples were collected from 45 cultivars and advanced selections, as well as 45 trees from native populations in Bullitt, Barren, and Franklin Counties. They are drier than the Nakitas Gift. My Nikitas Gift and Saijo are on Diospyros lotus roots. Register. I will probably get a Nikita's gift in the ground spring 2018. The fruit can stand some pretty hard freezes. Meader - if there are any native males around, will likely be fully seeded, and not remarkably better/different than most native D.virginianas. If so does it take long to fruit? This hybrid was introduced by the Nikita Botanical Garden in Yalta, Ukraine. 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