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[Lee Reich <garden@leereich.com>]

I cover the appearance, growth habit, etc. of all three of these fruits in my book on Uncommon Fruits. Check it out in your library.

Lee Reich, PhD

garden@leereich.com 

Books by Lee Reich:

The Pruning Book

Weedless Gardening

Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden

On Mar 3, 2007, at 11:26 AM, S & E Hills wrote:

Che's fall color is yellow (like mulberry).  I can't say much about its

growth habit as I have only had mine for a year.   I actually planted both

Che and Ichi Ke Kei Jiro Persimmon in my front yard (about 10 feet from each

other).  I also have a Ginkgo in my front yard, so the persimmon with its

red/orange fall color seems a better choice for me, though it might not be

for you.  (though my persimmon's leaves did not change last year, its first

year in my yard, they just eventually browned and fell off)

Keep in mind that Che does have thorns and this might be an issue with a

front yard tree.

Scott Hills

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From: nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org

[mailto:nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Joe and Ellen Hecksel

Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 9:26 AM

To: North American Fruit Explorers

Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Front Lawn fruit tree

Bassem Samaan wrote:

I had a magnolia planted in my front yard, that I cut down 3 years ago. 

I wanted to replace it with edible landscaping. I'm confused between 

Che, Pawpaw, or Saijo persimmon. I already have pawpaws planted about 

30' away from the spot. So if it was a pawpaw it already has the 

pollinator. I'm not sure if Che will be a specimen tree, I love Saijo 

fruit as well.

What would you do if you were me?

Pawpaw trees are a bit small for typical specimen trees.  Fine for a 

micro yard or a secluded nook.  Fall color is clear, pale yellow.

Most Asian persimmons are also smallish trees due to very heavy bearing. 

  Many sport awesome fall color with very hot reds and orange.

I can make no comment on Che.

If you like the flavor and have a medium size yard, Ya Li Asian pear 

should be considered.  Beautiful tree.  Spring flowers.  Clean leaves. 

Sparkling, early (far earlier than Bradford flowering pear) fall colors. 

  The only drawbacks are that the fruit aroma is more like incense than 

fruity and large amounts of fruit.

Salem aleikum from Eaton Rapids

-Joe

Bass Zone6

Bethlehem, pa 

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