Are you looking for a unique indoor plant that will light up your home in season? We’ve got just what you need: a bonsai persimmon crafted from a Princess Persimmon specimen. These persimmons produce tiny bright fruit which, together with their diamond-shaped leaves, can create a stunning miniature persimmon tree. Creating a dwarf persimmon tree is also an interesting project and lots of fun. How do you keep a persimmon tree small? Read on for the juicy details. Small Persimmon Tree Although we usually recommend planting native trees, when it comes to a bonsai persimmon, we don’t recommend the American native, Diospyros virginiana. American persimmon trees can grow to well over 135 feet (45 m.) tall. If you start with a small persimmon tree, it will require less effort to create a bonsai persimmon. One species to consider is a princess persimmon (Diospyros rhombifolia). Naturally small, it also bears small […]
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