Barbara’s Blush American Persimmon (WS8-10)

A Perfect Choice for Anyone

Coming out of the extensive breeding program of Jerry Lehman of Terra Haute, Indiana, “Barbra’s Blush” was named after his wife Barbara and possesses a rather unique characteristic of developing a lovely red “blush” on the skin and even into the flesh itself.

This is certainly an American persimmon with a lot to boast (and blush) about. Known for its excellent honey-like flavor which is intensely sweet when ripe, it’s smooth, melting texture and its high disease-resistance, “Barbara’s Blush” is a fantastic addition for anyone wanting to grow their own fruit, especially since it can become so productive and laden with fruit that it may require staking or propping up of its branches. A top choice in flavor, quality, production and disease-resistance, this is a perfect choice for anyone with limited growing space due to its high production or who wants to grow an exceptionally high-quality American persimmon tree that comes in at top-of-its-class.

•  Part of Jerry Lehman’s breeding program
•  Fruits contain a unique red “blush” that goes into the flesh
•  High quality fruits of medium-large size
•  Excellent honey-like flavor and melting texture
• Exceptionally productive
• High disease-resistance
• Ripens/Drops mid-late Autumn (October-November)

USDA zones: 5b-9

Spacing: 15-20 foot centers

Grafted onto: Diospyros virginiana (Native American persimmon rootstock)

Other Considerations: Grafted American persimmons do not require a second cultivar for cross-polination. (This means that you do not need to buy two trees with different names.)