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Mark   I live west of you in Magnolia, Iowa.  I have a 25 year old persimmon tree. Early Golden is the variety.  It was somewhat self fertile but I finally started getting a good crop when I planted a male persimmon for cross pollination.  I have a pawpaw that bears a small crop every year.  It would probably do better if I had a second variety for cross pollination.  They tend to be difficult to pollinate.   Judson L. Frisk

 

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From: nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Mark River
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 1:39 PM
To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: [NAFEX] Iowa Pawpaw and Persimmon recommendations?

 

Hello, I'm a new fruit grower and am curious to plant a few Pawpaws and American Persimmons.  I live in West-Central Iowa (the northern tip of zone 5), near the city of Atlantic.  I have a decent microclimate with good air drainage and a sheltered spot on the south side of my barn.

Any specific cultivars that would be recommended for this area?  Grafted vs. non-grafted seedlings?  Do I need 2 cultivars for pollination for pawpaws and/or persimmons?

Thanks,
Mark