Persimmon is a sweet and tasty fruit that you can grow right in your garden. In the article, you will learn about the features of caring for a tree.
Persimmon tree care
Persimmon itself refers to those plants that love light and warmth. It is better to plant a tree on the south, southeast side of the site. In these places, the plant will receive the necessary light and heat. The place should be well protected from drafts and strong winds, as persimmons are very sensitive to them.
The soil
Not any soil is suitable for persimmons. The tree likes well-drained loam, but sandy, clay soil will do. Refuse to grow crops on marshy and lowland soils - the root will rot, and soon die altogether.
Watering
The best thing to offer persimmons is frequent abundant watering, but without flooding, so that the roots do not rot. In summer, the plant needs more moisture. Daily spraying in the morning or evening will help, as well as placing water containers near the trunk. When fertilizing persimmons in summer, the soil must be moistened before and after the procedure.
In summer, it is important to provide the plant with high humidity. For this, spraying is used in the evening or morning hours or the placement of containers with water under the crown.
Pruning
For the procedure, it is better to trim only one branch, so as not to weaken the persimmon. Moreover, the process goes in 2 stages (it is better to do in the spring). First, the old branch is removed from the south side, while shortening the young shoots by a third of the length. At the second stage, after 2–3 years, re-pruning is also carried out from the south side.
