Diospyros virginiana ´Lehman´s Delight´ - hardy persimmon/ diospyros virginiana /Tree expedition July 2026

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Dospyros virginiana 'Lehman's Delight' (100-46) is
a highly productive variety of American persimmon bred by Jerry Lehman. It is characterized by large, brick-red fruits with an excellent, sweet flavor and smooth flesh. It is a self-pollinating, fully hardy tree (down to -25 to -30 °C), suitable for cultivation in the Czech Republic.
Key characteristics and cultivation:
Fruit: Large, changing color from orange to brick red when ripe. They have a distinctive, sweet flavor and a delicate texture.
Ripening and harvest: It is a late-season variety. The fruit is harvested in late fall, ideally after the first frost, when it loses its tartness and softens.
Tree: Small to medium in size, very productive.
Hardiness: Very high, suitable for conditions in the Czech Republic.
Habitat: Prefers sunny locations, fertile and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses: The fruit is excellent for fresh consumption (very sweet), for jams, baked goods, or for making liqueurs.
'Lehman's Delight' is considered one of the best varieties from Jerry Lehmann's nursery, prized for its fruit size and reliable yield
Rootstock: Virginia persimmon - Diospyros virginiana