Click here for Persimmon Care Guide Due to import restrictions we are unable to ship Persimmons to CA. Diospyros kaki ‘Tecumseh’ – Asian Persimmon ‘Tecumseh’ is a small, hardy Asian persimmon tree, named and selected by Dr. Jim Shanks of the University of Maryland. Likely a seedling of the ‘Great Wall’ variety, this cultivar produces soft, ripe fruit that holds on the tree well into winter—often through January or February. The fruit is excellent fresh, dried, or frozen. ‘Tecumseh’ is a long-lived, dependable, and highly productive tree. Mature Size: Space approximately 15 ft in diameter Hardiness Zones: 6–8 Pollination: Self-fertile Plant Characteristics Pest Resistance: Excellent Disease Resistance: Excellent Drought Tolerance: Very Good Heat Tolerance: Excellent Humidity Tolerance: Excellent Sun Tolerance: Excellent Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair Shade Tolerance: Fair No Spray Needed: Excellent Salt Tolerance: Good Kid-Friendly Fruit: Very Good Deer Resistance: Fair Thorns: None Plant Type: Tree Soil Type: Adaptable Edible Type: Fruit Self-Fertile: Yes Note: This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are welcome.
