Great Wall Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana x kaki
$46.95 – $58.95
2025 Shipping Season
We are accepting orders to ship through Summer or for Fall delivery.
For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.
Great Wall was discovered by Plant Geographer J. Russell Smith on the Great Wall in China in the 1930s. We have trees from that original tree that have been growing on our farm since Dr. Dunstan grafted them in the 1960s. It is astringent with medium-sized fruit (3″ diameter) and an excellent sweet flavor. It is very cold hardy for an Oriental persimmon and growers report to us that they will grow and produce fruit successfully in Pennsylvania! Ripens in September – October. New trees can produce fruit in 2-3 years depending on care and climate. The success of new trees is heavily dependent on the care received during and after planting.
Root-stock is -Diospyros virginiana
| Height | 15' - 20' |
| Spread | 15 - 20' |
| Tree Form | Central Leader |
| USDA Zone | 6 - 9 |
| Blooms | May - June |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts | September - Oct |
| 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 | Self-fertile, grafted. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
| Suggested Pollinators | Fuyu Persimmon |
| Spacing | 15-20' |
| Pruning | Most persimmon trees require minimal pruning, especially once they’re bearing fruits. Pruning is usually restricted to controlling the tree’s size or removing dead, diseased, and damaged branches. Prune any suckers that develop. |
| Fertilization | It is not recommended to fertilize trees at the time of planting or young trees. Excessive fertilizing may cause premature fruit drop. Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer after the tree is established and begins to break dormancy in spring. |
| Watering | Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center. |
At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting.
In Spring we ship bare-root, dormant trees. All plants are dipped in a root gel before shipping and wrapped in plastic to retain moisture.
Spring: All trees are shipped bare-root.
Fall: All trees are shipped in containers.
For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.
