Tecumseh Persimmon

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Diospyros kaki ‘Tecumseh’ – Asian Persimmon

‘Tecumseh’ is a small, hardy Asian persimmon tree, named and selected by Dr. Jim Shanks of the University of Maryland. Likely a seedling of the ‘Great Wall’ variety, this cultivar produces soft, ripe fruit that holds on the tree well into winter—often through January or February. The fruit is excellent fresh, dried, or frozen. ‘Tecumseh’ is a long-lived, dependable, and highly productive tree.

• Mature Size: Space approximately 15 ft in diameter

• Hardiness Zones: 6–8

• Pollination: Self-fertile

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Excellent

• Disease Resistance: Excellent

• Drought Tolerance: Very Good

• Heat Tolerance: Excellent

• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent

• Sun Tolerance: Excellent

• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair

• Shade Tolerance: Fair

• No Spray Needed: Excellent

• Salt Tolerance: Good

• Kid-Friendly Fruit: Very Good

• Deer Resistance: Fair

• Thorns: None

• Plant Type: Tree

• Soil Type: Adaptable

• Edible Type: Fruit

• Self-Fertile: Yes

Note: This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are welcome.