In March 2021 column I wrote about persimmons, I included a pop culture reference to the fleshy, fig-like fruit mentioned in a key scene in the epic 1956 film “The Ten Commandments.” What I failed to ...

A gardener harvests a persimmon from a tree. - Emilija Manevska/Getty Images The American persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) tree is a great addition to an edible landscape. Its fall colors and ...

Looking ahead to the coming winter, farmers in the St. Louis area are wondering what the weather will be like. To make a prediction — and honor local lore, they're studying native persimmon seeds. A ...

Persimmon trees produce some of the most gorgeous fruit, putting on a show toward the end of autumn when the rest of our shrubberies, flowers, and landscaping has started to fade. If you want to add ...

Q: How do I know when to harvest the persimmons on my tree? They've turned orange but seem very hard. A: They should be ready now, but in order to determine the best time to harvest you'll need to ...