Anyone have a fuyu persimmon tree?

I think i want a fuyu persimmon tree, supposed to be better fruit, less mess and self pollinating. Has anyone tried to grow one in Texas, or know of a reasonably priced source?

I bought one that I tried to keep alive for 2 years but it finally gave out this summer. I have a neighbor who has one that is about 10 years old now and produces beautifully. Not sure what happened to mine.

the last 2 years have been solid drought, at least around my yard. I am not sure if I will try this. The first year to 2 years establishing the root system are critical to tree survival, that's what killed my little peach (my dog helped though)

I fact, last summer it never had leaves but I kept watering and feeding it Microlife. This summer, it leafed out but then died.

very hard to get roots growing in ground like concrete, hard to water deeply enough. I used to throw a hose down on the lot about every 3 weeks on a slow drip and let it just saturate deeply. But I drowned my Wisteria that way, so now I water the garden and mostly it isn't concrete out there.

I have an American persimmon. It was here when we bought the property. It is out in the pasture and I don't do anything for it and it seems to take care of itself fine. I can say that this year looks like it will be a very good year for this tree. Lots and lots of fruit near to ripening. My billy goat loves persimmons and just can't wait!

I have gotten an number of fruit trees (but not persimmons) from Legg Creek Farms. Here is the link to their persimmons: http://www.leggcreekfarm.com/fruit-trees.html#!/~/category/id=1998436&offset=0&sort=nameAsc

The American persimmon is sold under their native fruit trees section. It is a messy tree unless you have a goat or dog willing to vacuum up what falls from the tree. I think the fall color is very good though. So the native version has it's plusses and minuses

Are you wanting the fruit or as an ornamental or maybe both? I have also e-mail and called Legg Creek Farms for advise on a particular fruit variety that might do better than others in my area. They are very knowledgeable and helpful.

Let us know what you decide to get.

Terri

Terri,

Thank you for the link. I have goat fever again. (I lost my Nubian in early April to an overdose of Layena chickenfeed - week supply for 5 birds....bad bad bad.)

I may be getting a couple of pygmy goats soon, so that would take care of the cleanup. And a native variety is certainly cheaper and I would think better adapted to Texas. I will give them a call.

Gypsi

Yes, I remember you did lose your Nubian--poor thing. Unfortunately we can't control every move a goat makes =(. Sometimes what they do is very bad for them. I do not have pygmy goats, but I understand they are hardy little souls. If the new tree is where the goats can get at it, make a ring with a cattle panel or goat fencing to keep them out. Sometime a goat will develop a real taste for tree bark! ☺

I did discover the taste for tree bark, I'm told this pair eat cedar bark rather well. I am prepared I hope. I checked the weed height on the lot and they are going to enjoy them.

Usually if they are eating tree bark, it is a nutrient problem, lack of forage problem, or too many in a small area. Our Nubians have access to a lot of trees and only occasionally nibble the bark. They prefer the tender young shoots and leaves. Young trees can be injured severely by climbing and chewing because they do not have a very thick "skin". I have a section of electro net that I use when they graze my back yard.

My native persimmon tree always has tons of persimmons, they are sweet but have as much seed as fruit. The animals do love them. Last year I picked what I could, cooked them whole and then ran the results through a fine mesh sieve and made jam, actually conserve, but it was wonderful. I have a young Fuyu that has yet to produce although I am hopeful.

My buck likes to rip up tree bark. I don't know that he is actually eating it. He has this weird habit of chewing on something and then spitting it at you. I know that he doesn't need any nutrients, he's been vet checked eats what the vet recommends (I worry a lot). Vet has goats, too. Also, he has a lot of forage, more that he can get to. I think he just has it in for certain trees he comes across. He is just one weird goat! His kids are cute, though. This is from his first batch born on Yom Kippur!

Major cutie! Not used to seeing that buff color with ears.

Pretty goats!

How cute!

Awww, love that little nose on your's, rouxcrew.

Gypsi, can't wait to see photos of your new charges.

I didn't get them. My daughter's friend's father sold them all before I got back with him. So no photos, but also less rush rush stress stress on a rather badly (class 3) sprained left foot. I now know I am not allergic to goats milk, even though I react to commercially prepared goat cheese.

Milk products and proteins are routinely used in "non-dairy" products, and my body is like a milk detector, so, I wasn't sure. Missed these pygmy goats, but there are others I'll bet. There is a goat forum somewhere and some people do sell goats on it I think

I am sorry you missed them but you are right, there should be plenty of others available in the Fort Worth area. Be sure that they test for CAE and have negative results.
I find most people who cannot eat store bought can easily eat "homemade" cheeses and yogurts(which are wonderful). I I'll try and remember to send some of my chèvre up to the RU for you to try. I make yogurt, cheddars, Swisses, and other types of cheese as well.
You will truly enjoy the taste. Oh, I forgot our latest passion, butter. I would never buy store bought again if I could make enough.
If you want me to help find you a breeder or have other questions, I will be happy to help.
Joy

as long as all your treats don't contain actual cows milk I would love to try them. I am very allergic to a cows milk protein and still having health problems from the year I convinced myself (aka lied to myself) about what was happening due to my almond milk consumption. I can eat almonds, but they can make them awful. regardless of brand. thank you Roux Kinda lonely on my little island.