Valeene Beauty American Persimmon
A Stunning, Productive Cultivar
Valeene Beauty (Claypool 1-94) American Persimmon is a precocious, earlier bearing tree with heavy yields of deliciously sweet fruits. It also boasts especially beautiful foliage making it a lovely ornamental, as well as, an edible part of your landscaping.
Price range: $54.99 through $74.99
A Stunning, Productive Cultivar
Valeene Beauty (Claypool 1-94) American persimmon was developed by the renowned breeder Jim Claypool and named by Donald Compton. This cultivar is the result of a cross between ‘Mitchellena’ and ‘Early Golden,’ combining the best traits of these two varieties to create a tree that is both highly productive and visually stunning.
The tree produces large, bright orange fruits that measure 2 to 2½ inches in diameter and ripen somewhat earlier in the season than many other persimmon varieties. Valeene Beauty American persimmon is a precocious cultivar, meaning it begins bearing fruit at a relatively young age.
Beyond its fruit, this tree is known for its ornamental appeal as it boasts unusually large, glossy leaves that enhance its visual charm, making it a beautiful addition to any yard or orchard. In the growing season, the lush green foliage creates a striking backdrop for the vibrant orange fruit, while in autumn, the tree’s leaves take on warm, golden tones, adding seasonal interest to your landscape.
USDA zones: 4-9
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.
