If you are seeking a medium-sized shade tree, around 30 feet tall with a 30-foot spread, possessing unusually ornamental and gustatory qualities, consider the persimmon (Diospyros kaki). Although its ...

Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee brings you another edition of ID That Tree. Sweet orange fruit, simple leaves and alligator-like bark are just a few recognizable characteristics of this native ...

Having recently talked with someone about persimmon trees, and because persimmons are currently bearing fruit, I thought this week would be a good time to talk about persimmons. To start with, there ...

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

Persimmon is an orange, tomato-shaped fruit that has a sweet taste similar to a cantaloupe. Often growing on smaller trees, some persimmon varieties are ideal for yards with limited space. However, ...