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Persimmons
Meader American Persimmon
✓ VerifiedNew Hampshire, USA
Meader was bred by Elwyn Meader, the same University of New Hampshire horticulturist responsible for developing several other cold-hardy fruit varieties for harsh New England conditions, and it represents a genuine improvement on wild American persimmon specifically because it is self-fertile — most American persimmon trees are either male or female, meaning Meader spares growers the need to plant and identify a separate pollinator tree.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 4-8
Chill hours
~400 hours
Pollination
Self-fertile — unusual among American persimmons for not needing a separate male tree.
Care info
One of the few self-fertile American persimmon cultivars, simplifying home planting.
Recommendations
A good choice if you want American persimmon flavor without needing a separate male tree.
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Rich and sweet, classic American persimmon character
Quick facts
Skin color
Orange
Size
Small to medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 4-8
Chill hours
400