Persimmon Tree Won't Fruit? Here's How to Trick it into Insane Production

A Rosseyanka persimmon tree, planted in 2016, has become a prolific producer after struggling for its first five years. Initially yielding very little fruit, the tree’s transformation came after the use of summer pruning, a technique that altered its hormonal balance to favor fruiting over growth. This season, the tree is loaded with nearly 500 persimmons, a significant jump from the previous year’s 300. Interestingly, many of these fruits have begun ripening unusually early, about three months ahead of the typical schedule. While early ripening can sometimes be attributed to fruit damage, such as slashing, the persimmons on this tree appear healthy, leaving the cause of the early harvest a mystery. The Rosseyanka persimmon is a hybrid of American and Asian varieties, known for its smaller yet highly productive fruit. Despite losing a large portion of its canopy last year due to the weight of the fruit, the tree has bounced back even stronger, necessitating support posts to handle the current load. This transformation highlights the importance of proper pruning techniques, particularly summer pruning, which can significantly improve fruit production. For those growing fast-growing persimmons that struggle to bear fruit, implementing summer pruning could be the key to unlocking the tree’s full potential. Watch the summer pruning video here:    • Summer Pruning Persimmon Trees for Incredi...   The results: A Year of Persimmon Trees: My Persimmon Dreams Have Come True -    • A Year of Persimmon Trees: My Persimmon Dr...   Introduction 0:00: Introduction of a Rosseyanka persimmon tree, planted in 2016 and now loaded with about 500 fruits. Early Years Struggles 0:41: The tree struggled for about five years before becoming productive after summer pruning. Unusual Early Ripening 1:22: Persimmons on the tree are ripening unusually early, around three months ahead of schedule. Fruit Damage and Slashing 2:46: Describes fruit damage, known as slashing, which can cause earlier ripening, common in other fruits as well. American and Asian Hybrid 3:17: The tree is a hybrid of American and Asian persimmons, with smaller, productive fruits. Past Winter Pruning Issues 3:50: Excessive winter pruning led to an imbalance of hormones, stunting fruit production. Summer Pruning Technique 4:25: The tree became productive after summer pruning, leading to dense branching and more fruit. Heavy Fruit Load 5:29: The tree now bears so much fruit that it requires support, with nearly 500 persimmons this year. Looking for fig trees or cuttings? Check out the Fig Boss storefront: https://www.figboss.com/category/all-... For more fig growing tips, check out the Fig Boss blog: https://www.figboss.com/ The Fig Tree Timeline: https://shorturl.at/p5u6q Need help with your fig tree? Contact me: https://www.figboss.com/contact Follow me! Facebook:   / rossraddi   Instagram:   / rossraddi   Support My Work! MERCH! - Posters, Mugs, & Shirts: https://fig-boss.creator-spring.com/ Become a Patron:   / rossraddi   One Time Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rossr... The Tools, Fertilizers, and Products I Use to Grow Food: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rossraddi Consulting Services: https://www.figboss.com/consulting Zone 7A - Greater Philadelphia