Watering Persimmon Trees

Persimmon roots grow slowly. To achieve optimal growth and quality fruit, regular watering is required. Water your persimmon tree for 10 minutes once or twice a week in the spring and summer. Persimmon trees will withstand short periods of drought. Your climate will dictate whether more or less watering is needed.

NOTE: This is part 8 in a series of 9 articles. For a complete background on how to grow persimmon trees, we recommend starting from the beginning.

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