American persimmon trees 1 to 2 years old 4ft tall . The persimmons are 4-6 years old when they start to bear fruit, and once they do, they should do so annually, although a heavy load one year.
Deer Magnet Persimmon are late to ripen, which keeps the fruit from starting it's drop until November. In the orchard, the parent tree is the #1 tree for the wildlife come winter time. The deer are delighted to find such a late holding fruit.
Persimmon trees grow best in Zones 7-11 with partial to full sun or 6-8 hours of sun daily. They do well in rich soil that's evenly moist and not overly wet.
