Success with grafting persimmon tree the easy way

I've always found that grafting persimmon tree varieties is the best way to get the exact fruit you want without waiting a decade for a seedling to mature. If you've ever planted a seed from a grocery store persimmon and waited years only to find the fruit is tiny or incredibly astringent, you know the frustration. Grafting lets you bypass that gamble. You take a piece of a "known winner"—like a Fuyu or a Hachiya—and attach it to a hardy rootstock. It's basically surgery for plants, and while it might seem intimidating at first, it's actually one of the most rewarding things you can do in an orchard. ...

February 27, 2026 · 7 min · Candlish Sylvie