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Are Persimmon Suckers Male or Female? Clonal Propagation Explained

Persimmon suckers are clones of the parent tree, so they retain the same sex. If the parent is male, all suckers are male. Some persimmons are "perfect" (both sexes on one tree), but suckers will mirror that. For certainty, consult tree expert Jim Hyland.

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