Persimmon (Hybrid), Nikitas Gift, Bare Root

Nikita's Gift Persimmon is a unique hybrid variety that combines the hardiness of American persimmons with the delicious, smooth texture of Asian persimmons. This small to medium-sized tree produces beautiful, orange-red fruit in early fall that is sweet, firm, and non-astringent, perfect for fresh eating right off the tree. Nikita's Gift is a compact tree, reaching about 12-16 feet tall, making it ideal for home gardens and smaller landscapes. With stunning orange-yellow fall foliage, this tree brings ornamental beauty as well as high fruit yields. Cold-hardy in USDA Zones 5-9, Nikita's Gift is adaptable to a range of soil types and climates, thriving even in cooler areas where other persimmons may struggle.

Key Characteristics

• Sweet, Non-Astringent Fruit
  Nikita's Gift produces smooth, sweet fruit that can be eaten while still firm, unlike most American persimmons. Its honeyed flavor and non-astringent nature make it perfect for fresh eating, as well as for use in baking and preserves.

• Cold-Hardy Hybrid
  As a cross between Asian and American persimmons, Nikita's Gift is cold-hardy down to Zone 5, making it a great choice for northern growers. It is well-adapted to both warmer and cooler climates, thriving across Zones 5-9.

• Compact, Ornamental Tree
  This variety is smaller than most persimmons, growing to only 12-16 feet tall, making it a good choice for small yards and urban gardens. Its compact size also makes harvesting easier.

• Brilliant Fall Foliage
  Nikita's Gift turns a rich orange-yellow in fall, adding vibrant color and visual interest to the landscape. This makes it an excellent ornamental tree as well as a productive fruit tree.

• Low-Maintenance and Adaptable
  This persimmon is disease-resistant and low-maintenance, tolerating various soil types, from sandy to clay, as long as they are well-draining. Once established, it's also fairly drought-tolerant, requiring minimal care.

Product Details

• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining soil; adaptable to sandy or clay soils
• Bloom Time: Late spring (May to June)
• Bloom Color: Creamy yellow (inconspicuous)
• Fruit Qualities: Orange-red, sweet, non-astringent, smooth texture
• Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, baking, preserves, dried fruit
• Fruit Ripening Month: Early to mid-fall (October)
• Mature Height: 12-16 feet
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9

Nikita's Gift Persimmon is a fantastic choice for those seeking a cold-hardy, sweet persimmon with beautiful fall color and low-maintenance care, bringing flavor and ornamental appeal to the home garden.