Description
Prairie Sun is an American persimmon developed for consistency and performance in regions with cold winters and variable growing seasons. It is valued by growers who want dependable fruiting without needing ideal conditions.
Like all American persimmons, Prairie Sun fruit is astringent until fully ripe. Once softened, the fruit becomes richly sweet with a smooth, custard-like texture. Prairie Sun ripens dependably and offers classic American persimmon flavor well suited to home orchards.
Overview
- Cold-hardy American persimmon with dependable production.
- Sweet, richly flavored fruit when fully ripe.
- Well adapted to prairie, Midwest, and variable climates.
- Excellent for fresh eating (fully ripe), baking, and pulp use.
- Self-fertile; yields improve with a pollination partner.
Growing Details
Latin Name: Diospyros virginiana ‘Prairie Sun’
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Rootstock: Grafted onto American persimmon rootstock
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: Typically 20–30 ft tall and wide; easily maintained at a smaller size with routine pruning
Bloom Time: Late spring
Ripening Time: Mid to late fall (typically October)
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile; best yields with another American persimmon planted within 20–30 ft
Pests & Diseases: Generally low-pressure; very resilient once established
Additional Notes
- Grower’s Insight: Prairie Sun was selected for growers who value consistency and adaptability over novelty.
- Regional Insight: Prairie Sun performs especially well across the Midwest, Plains, and other regions with cold winters and variable seasons.
- Allow fruit to become fully soft before eating to eliminate astringency.
- Excellent for persimmon pulp, baking, freezing, and traditional recipes.
- Explore more American persimmons in our collection: American Persimmons
