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Great Wall was discovered by Plant Geographer J. Russell Smith on the Great Wall in China in the 1930s. We have trees from that original tree that have been growing on our farm since Dr. Dunstan grafted them in the 1960s. It is astringent with medium-sized fruit (3″ diameter) and an excellent sweet flavor. It is very cold hardy for an Oriental persimmon and growers report to us that they will grow and produce fruit successfully in Pennsylvania! Ripens in September – October. New trees can produce fruit in 2-3 years depending on care and climate. The success of new trees is heavily dependent on the care received during and after planting.
Root-stock is -Diospyros virginiana
| Height |
15' - 20' |
| Spread |
15 - 20' |
| Tree Form |
Central Leader |
| USDA Zone |
6 - 9 |
| Blooms |
May - June |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts |
September - Oct |
| Soil |
Adapted to upland, well drained, sandy clay or loam. Can handle wet soil if seasonal and well drained |
| Soil pH |
6.0 - 7.0 |
| Light requirements |
Full Sun |
| Pollination |
Self-fertile, grafted. Each additional tree will increase pollination for better mast production |
| Suggested Pollinators |
Fuyu Persimmon |
