Meader American Persimmon Tree
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Description
Productive trees yield superb-tasting fruit. Ideal for fresh eating. Also good for salads, cakes, breads, cookies, pies, and jams. Developed in New Hampshire by Professor Meader. Smooth, deep-green leaves turn a gorgeous rusty red in the fall — a spectacular sight in the landscape, especially when accompanied by the ripe glowing-orange fruit. Cold hardy. Ripens in September to late fall. Grafted. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
| Fruit Color | Orange |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late September To Mid October |
| Shade/Sun | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm Until Soft Ripe |
| Years to Bear | 3 - 4 |
| Zone Range | 4 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
4 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow persimmon trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
