Q:We planted a 'Hachiya' persimmon tree last fall, hoping for a nice harvest. This spring, lots of little persimmons appeared, but they soon fell off. All of them. What can we do to prevent this from ...

Q:I read with interest your article on the Hachiya Persimmon tree ("Persimmon tree needs time to mature," Oct. 17; www.sfgate.com/ZKRX). I also had a problem this ...

Tucked between the back of Davis Library and a cluster of ATMs and out of the way of most student traffic grows one of UNC’s unfrequented herbalogical wonders. It’s a lanky but well-established tree ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. After the leaves of the persimmon tree fall in autumn, much of the fruit still clings to the branches through November. The first ...

Not only does it produce luscious, brightly coloured fruit, its fabulous show of blazing autumn foliage in reds, oranges, yellows and even purples is a sight to behold. Even if you loathe the fruit, ...

Q: I tried persimmon fruit for the first time at the farmers market this week. I loved the taste. Are they easy to grow? What type should I get? A: Oriental persimmon trees are a wonderful addition to ...

Count me among those shocked that La Cañada, a member of the Tree City USA program, may consider killing 475 baby persimmon trees. (“Persimmons may never bear fruit,” Valley Sun, Jan. 3) Who are these ...

If you are seeking a medium-sized shade tree, around 30 feet tall with a 30-foot spread, possessing unusually ornamental and gustatory qualities, consider the persimmon (Diospyros kaki). Although its ...

In the fall, bright orange ornaments decorate special tree branches throughout our county. What are these stunning treasures? Persimmons. You may want to consider planting a persimmon tree in your own ...