Barbara’s Blush American Persimmon (WS8-10)
A Perfect Choice for Anyone
A top choice in flavor, quality, production and disease-resistance, Barbara’s Blush American persimmon is a perfect combination of all the best characteristics. Ideal for anyone wanting to grow an exceptionally high-quality American persimmon tree that comes in at top-of-its-class.
Price range: $54.99 through $74.99
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 unless otherwise specified
Pollination Requirements: Many grafted persimmon trees are self-fertile, however, some cultivars are not. Generally a male pollinator will increase the size and quality of the harvest. It is not uncommon to have a wild male persimmon within range of your planting if it is near an area with native persimmons.
Grown & Shipped In: 4x4x9 tree pots with advanced root systems
Shipping Season: Spring (dormant) & Autumn (not dormant) – Subject to tree availability
**Trees shipped in Spring may be bareooted while those in Autumn will always be potted**
Beautiful Beginnings Persimmons have highly-developed and extensive root systems that set your tree up for success from the very beginning by helping it to anchor well and grow vigorously with proper care. Trees are also grown and shipped in a way to help them handle transplant stress better and to be able to uptake nutrients more effectively.
