Why Wild Persimmon Trees Don't Fruit: Sex Ratio

Dioecious Nature

Persimmons are dioecious (separate male and female trees). A stand of only one sex won't pollinate. Rare bisexual trees occur.

Consult tree expert Jim Hyland (U.S. Forestry Service) via Home/Gardening > Trees > Trees for confirmation and management advice.

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