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The Deer Candy tree! Deer seek out persimmons and will come to these trees for miles around. Every hunter knows that deer love persimmons!
Deer Candy Persimmons are grafted American female persimmons and will bear fruit in 2-3 years depending on the care and climate they receive. Medium sized persimmon, 1.25-1.5″ long. Fruit has nutty flavor and ripens early. You can eat persimmons fresh, dried, or cooked. They are also commonly used around the world in jellies, drinks, pies, curries, and puddings. Very productive, drops fruit between late August through October depending on variety and climate. Cold hardy to USDA plant zones 5-9.
Root-stock is -Diospyros virginiana
The Deer Candy Collection includes One of the following varieties listed below: We will choose the best variety for your USDA plant zone.
Prok – Mature height 30′-50′
Yates – Mature height 30′-50′
Morris Burton – Mature height 30-50′
We will select the best variety for success in your region. To request a certain variety make a note on in the notes field.
*Your trees might need to be gently pruned to fit in the appropriate sized box. This will not affect future health or hinder fruit production.
| Height |
30' - 50' |
| Spread |
20' - 35' |
| Tree Form |
Central Leader |
| USDA Zone |
5 - 9 |
| Blooms |
May - June |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts |
August - October |
| Soil |
Adapted to upland, well drained, sandy clay or loam. Can handle wet soil if seasonal and well drained |
| Soil pH |
6.0 - 7.0 |
| Light requirements |
Full Sun |
| Pollination |
Requires Pollinator. Plant at LEAST two trees for pollination; however, each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
| Suggested Pollinators |
Deer Candy Persimmon, Deer Magnet Persimmon, or Native American Persimmon |
