Description
Szukis is an American persimmon selected for reliability and adaptability, making it a solid choice for growers who want consistent results across a wide range of conditions. It performs well in regions with cold winters and unpredictable seasons, where dependability matters most.
Like all American persimmons, Szukis fruit is astringent until fully ripe. Once softened, the fruit develops a deep sweetness and smooth, custard-like texture that makes American persimmons so distinctive. Szukis ripens dependably and fits well into home orchards seeking classic flavor without unnecessary complication.
Overview
- Cold-hardy American persimmon with dependable production.
- Sweet, richly flavored fruit when fully ripe.
- Adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions.
- Excellent for fresh eating (fully ripe), baking, and pulp use.
- Self-fertile; yields improve with a pollination partner.
Growing Details
Latin Name: Diospyros virginiana ’Szukis’
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–November)
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: Szukis is valued for its steady performance rather than extremes—an excellent “workhorse” persimmon.
- Regional Insight: Szukis performs especially well in the Midwest, Northeast, 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
