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[Sherlock Terry <sherlocksmith@gmail.com>]

I've been looking to plant an American persimmon and I live in challenging location. Zone 4 <2000 growing degree days. From what I've read, I think that the hardiness might be ok, but it's hard to tell which varieties ripen first and how long and hot of a growing season they need because the sources vary.

Here's the info I've found so far on ripening order. Does anyone have experience with any of these varieties (especially in a northern location)? Also, does anyone know of an east coast source for Mohler or a US source for NC 10 or know if its true that Yates will ripen off the tree?

Thanks.
-Sherlock
VT

Lee Reich/One Green World
1. Mohler
2. Szukis
http://www.onegreenworld.com//index.php?cPath=1_49

Grimo Nut
1. Peiper
2. Szukis + Yates
? NC 10 + John Rick
http://www.grimonut.com/catalog.php?catID=69

John Gordon
1. Dickie/NC 10
2. Szukis
3. Geneva Long
4. Prok

5. SAA Pieper (seedling of Peiper)
6. Yates
http://www.nuttreesnorth.com/