tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post7735734865784673090..comments2024-02-06T16:57:42.394-05:00Comments on The Queen of Seaford: Tuesday's Trees- PersimmonsJanet, The Queen of Seafordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-35220130880814308432012-09-01T20:28:25.581-04:002012-09-01T20:28:25.581-04:00Donna@GEV, I tried the fruit off the trees in Virg...Donna@GEV, I tried the fruit off the trees in Virginia and it was before they were ripe...ugh!! Some really like the fruit. I like that the wildlife benefits from these trees.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-28909151590741678202012-09-01T20:27:10.716-04:002012-09-01T20:27:10.716-04:00Janet, Wish I had a better picture of the fruit......Janet, Wish I had a better picture of the fruit...the tree was pretty far off the road. Maybe I will take my longer lens and see if I can get a better photo of the fruit. <br />I did will those trees into the creek.. ;-) hahaa pretty powerful eh?Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-19109364895713621892012-09-01T20:25:41.210-04:002012-09-01T20:25:41.210-04:00Zielona, thanks so much. You may have persimmons ...Zielona, thanks so much. You may have persimmons in your area of the world as well, there are varieties worldwide.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-82954695999878222042012-09-01T20:24:37.999-04:002012-09-01T20:24:37.999-04:00Ricki, trees are so majestic, I have enjoyed learn...Ricki, trees are so majestic, I have enjoyed learning about each one as I write the post.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-60536693756617595392012-09-01T20:24:00.311-04:002012-09-01T20:24:00.311-04:00Julie, I wonder if they flowered and you didn'...Julie, I wonder if they flowered and you didn't notice?? The time frame is very short for the flowers to stay on the tree...at least for the male trees. Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-30503958890681857712012-09-01T20:22:45.660-04:002012-09-01T20:22:45.660-04:00Dee, Yes, they grow in much of the US. If you lik...Dee, Yes, they grow in much of the US. If you like persimmon jam, you are halfway there! If you chose to grow one...for fruit, you will need to make sure there is another of the opposite sex close by. <br />Yes, all is well in my world, thanks Dee. Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-45504395389032769632012-09-01T20:21:03.249-04:002012-09-01T20:21:03.249-04:00Jennifer, the persimmons in the grocery store are ...Jennifer, the persimmons in the grocery store are not the native variety. The native ones are too perishable. There are various varieties of persimmons around the world. They are eaten similar to an apple...though the native Americans ate them as dried fruit, like an apricot.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-40253072531908340662012-09-01T20:18:52.603-04:002012-09-01T20:18:52.603-04:00Tina, thanks!! It is supposed to make great jelly...Tina, thanks!! It is supposed to make great jelly. It is a great food source for many critters in the wild.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-58424574495982016592012-09-01T20:17:39.174-04:002012-09-01T20:17:39.174-04:00Marguerite, they are smaller than an apple...and k...Marguerite, they are smaller than an apple...and kind of flat on top. I was happy to know what it was growing in my yard. Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-31634398468441177122012-09-01T20:16:43.978-04:002012-09-01T20:16:43.978-04:00Donna, they are sweet when ripe, otherwise they ar...Donna, they are sweet when ripe, otherwise they are super tart. It is a versatile plant.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-69590003245649753752012-09-01T20:15:35.548-04:002012-09-01T20:15:35.548-04:00Karin, I love finding new things out with native p...Karin, I love finding new things out with native plants. Love the luna moth! Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-28537958279338309362012-09-01T20:15:02.630-04:002012-09-01T20:15:02.630-04:00Patrick, yes the flower is nice as well.Patrick, yes the flower is nice as well.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-40351117777794816812012-09-01T20:14:13.290-04:002012-09-01T20:14:13.290-04:00Patrick, good to see you again. I look forward to...Patrick, good to see you again. I look forward to your persimmons post. I know the ones we had in Virginia dropped their fruit in a small window of time.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-28586501379772144332012-09-01T20:13:12.033-04:002012-09-01T20:13:12.033-04:00Randy, I know the persimmons is one that can invad...Randy, I know the persimmons is one that can invade a farmer's field. I think its flowers are really striking, it was the first thing that drew my interest.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-36130790890441613092012-08-31T22:10:07.248-04:002012-08-31T22:10:07.248-04:00I like the look of the flower, fruit and bark of t...I like the look of the flower, fruit and bark of this tree...I tried the fruit once but really like the idea that this tree feeds o many critters including the luna moth...Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-64365736130761767732012-08-31T09:37:39.511-04:002012-08-31T09:37:39.511-04:00So that's what the fruit of the persimmon tree...So that's what the fruit of the persimmon tree looks like! I like the smooth glossy leaves too. But, I have to say, those poor trees, to be willed into the creek like that ;-)Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-43498081242040850462012-08-31T08:26:57.137-04:002012-08-31T08:26:57.137-04:00Interesting post, trees have a lot of fruits which...Interesting post, trees have a lot of fruits which after the harvest will give much joy. I am greetingZielonaMilahttp://www.trasa-rowerowa.cba.plnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-9257479457435207242012-08-30T16:51:07.589-04:002012-08-30T16:51:07.589-04:00I'm especiaqlly enjoying your tree features, h...I'm especiaqlly enjoying your tree features, having been through all of the gardening phases: annuals, perennials, shrubs...and now trees.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.com/index.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-87137444203430429452012-08-30T16:10:09.597-04:002012-08-30T16:10:09.597-04:00I have a tiny little persimmon I bought on a trip ...I have a tiny little persimmon I bought on a trip to Plants Delight nursery a few years ago--but I haven't had any flowers or fruit yet. Still, looking at your photos, I think we may have some natives in the forest. I'm definitely going to take a closer look! Fantastic information as always, Janet! Thanks for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09643317297830165273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-38722325504520932422012-08-30T12:26:50.291-04:002012-08-30T12:26:50.291-04:00So interesting! I knew nothing about persimmon tr...So interesting! I knew nothing about persimmon trees before; I had no idea their wood was actually used for so many things. My husband's aunt used to make persimmon pudding every summer for family gatherings--I don't remember if they had a tree or if she got the fruit from someone else, but it sure was delicious!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-67279506535787767572012-08-30T10:49:50.744-04:002012-08-30T10:49:50.744-04:00That was so interesting. I've thought about gr...That was so interesting. I've thought about growing a persimmon tree. They grow here in Oklahoma too, but I just haven't made the commitment. I'm not sure I like the fruit for one thing. However, I do like persimmon jam. Hope all is well in your world fair Queen.~~DeeDee/reddirtramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-88054900331542049972012-08-29T17:01:56.715-04:002012-08-29T17:01:56.715-04:00This is a tree I knew nothing about. It is interes...This is a tree I knew nothing about. It is interesting that it can be both male and female. Like a few other commenters, I have never eaten a persimmon. I have seen them in the grocery store, but not being familiar with them I have never bought any to try. The fruit looks delicate and perhaps they are therefore hard to ship? Could this be the reason you don't often see them in the stores? One of these days I must get around to trying them. Forgive the silly question, but how do you eat them. Like an apple?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-16524217062381486932012-08-29T13:14:33.731-04:002012-08-29T13:14:33.731-04:00It's a neat tree and I learned a lot from this...It's a neat tree and I learned a lot from this post. I don't have one around my property but prior neighbors had one and did not like it much because the deer ate all the persimmons. I bet it would make a great jelly!tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-65483937966711179652012-08-29T08:53:47.183-04:002012-08-29T08:53:47.183-04:00I've never actually eaten a persimmon either, ...I've never actually eaten a persimmon either, they look like apples to my eye but maybe they're smaller? How nice to have one of these volunteer in your yard.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6119628314111837184.post-33804600902537773122012-08-29T08:26:04.884-04:002012-08-29T08:26:04.884-04:00I never ate a persimmon, but they look to be a pre...I never ate a persimmon, but they look to be a pretty tree. I found it interesting what the bark is used for in manufacturing of product. It is a very versatile and useful plant.Donnahttp://gardenwalkgardentalk.comnoreply@blogger.com