I’ve A Persimmon Plant That Grew From Seed About 6 Months Ago. Fruiting From Seed Is Going To Take A Long Time. Can I Graft The T

Question

ree, let’s say in 2 years time in hoping the new grafted persimmon tree can start fruiting in less than 4 years time? Kindly advi sed. Thanks This variety shown in the picture was Korean type. How will I know the tree is not male tree?

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Answer 1

You can graft the tree, but if you are grafting with a self fertile Asian variety, then it won't matter what sex your existing tree is. You will only be using its roots.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/grafting-trees-what-is-tree-grafting.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/grafting/rootstock-information.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/persimmon/persimmon-tree-not-fruiting.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/persimmon/growing-persimmon-trees.htm