A gardener harvests a persimmon from a tree. - Emilija Manevska/Getty Images The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) tree is a great addition to an edible landscape. Its fall colors and ...

Persimmon is an orange, tomato-shaped fruit that has a sweet taste similar to a cantaloupe. Often growing on smaller trees, some persimmon varieties are ideal for yards with limited space. However, ...

When planting a fruit tree, most gardeners think of purchasing an Anna apple, August Pride peach, Mission fig or Santa Rosa ...

My neighbor used to have seven Asian persimmon trees planted in his front yard. Come fall, he would be out harvesting the sweet orange fruits. A friend from church had a huge brown turkey fig tree ...

I would like to add some native trees to my yard. I am also interested in adding fruit production to my gardening plan. What Missouri native trees would be appropriate for landscaping and also produce ...

Q: I planted a persimmon about a year ago. I’ve watered it every day. It isn’t dying, but it’s also not growing. The roots are all coiled around. How can I remedy things so it will start to grow? A: ...

Or just start by planting a few pawpaw or persimmon trees. Chances are, you’ll want more. By Margaret Roach Your first taste of a ripe pawpaw or persimmon can leave you hungry for more. That’s why ...

Choosing fast-growing trees gives you privacy, shade, and beauty in just a few years instead of decades. Expert-recommended fast-growing trees reach maturity in as little as five years—much faster ...