Early Jewel (H-118) American Persimmon
It Has the Big 3: Size, Flavor & Early
Praised for its combination of size, flavor and early ripening time, Early Jewel is an all-around winner and is a great choice for those looking to extend their growing season, as well as, for those living in zones with shorter growing seasons.
Price range: $54.99 through $74.99
It Has the Big 3: Size, Flavor & Early
A real gem coming out of the Jame’s Claypool breeding program, “Early Jewel” is a highly favored and sought-after American persimmon cultivar.
This tree is known to be a highly adaptive, precocious and consistent producer that also has a unique characteristic: When grown south of the Ohio River, it is seedless due to it being a 90 Chromosome persimmon. This fact makes it a perfect choice for those (south of the OH River) who are looking to process the fruits as you will not need to deseed them first. The fruits themselves are of an extremely high-quality, large and red colored. Fruits are softer and have a distinctly sweet butterscotch/rum flavor.
“Early Jewel” is one of the earliest ripening American persimmons, making it a great choice for those looking to extend their growing season, as well as, for those living in zones with shorter growing seasons. Praised for its combination of size, flavor and early ripening time, this tree is an all-around winner!
Note: Early Jewel (H-118) is also known as “Prairie Star”.
- Out of the Jame’s Claypool breeding program
- Seedless when grown south of the Ohio River
- 90 Chromosome American Persimmon
- Adaptive, precocious and consistent producer
- High-quality, large red fruits
- Sweet butterscotch/rum flavor
- Early Ripening
- Great choice for those with shorter growing seasons
- Ripens/Drops early Autumn (September)
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.
