DEC Goliath American Persimmon
A Heavyweight Champion
Coming in as a top contender in size, DEC Goliath is a champion. One of the largest American persimmon fruits available on the market.
Price range: $54.99 through $74.99
A Heavyweight Champion
Highly sought after, though somewhat elusive we do know that “DEC Goliath” was part of the breeding efforts of Donald E. Compton (DEC).
One of the largest cultivated American persimmons available on the market, it is best known for it’s colossal size of 2.5-3 inches. When ripe, “DEC Goliath” possesses the archetypal sweet flavor of a good persimmon and is earlier ripening which can help provide fruit throughout bow season, as well as, kick-off the harvest of persimmon fruit for the year.
- Part of Donald E. Compton’s breeding work
- One of the largest American persimmons available on the market
- Good fruit quality when ripe
- Ripens/Drops mid Autumn-early Winter (October-December)
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.
