Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: We have a ...

Q: I had to remove 15 persimmons because of sun damage. One thing I have noticed is that some of the new growth from the main branches is aimed downward, so I am hoping to eventually grow the tree ...

Find out how to prune fruit trees properly, plus tips for timing your pruning right. Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still ...

Question: We are growing a persimmon tree that is about 12 feet tall with a central shoot. Do we prune back the shoot in the top? Answer: Reduce the height of the central leader about 2 feet to ...

Three (maybe four) years ago my wife said she wanted her own persimmon tree. I purchased a Fuji persimmon. It’s grown quite tall, but we’ve never had any persimmons. One year, some of the leaves had a ...

Q: Could you provide some guidance as to the care of fig and persimmon trees? I planted two persimmons and one fig this spring. The fig and one of the persimmons seem healthy, but the second persimmon ...

Sure, unpruned fruit trees can still produce a crop. But knowing how to prune fruit trees properly helps them be more productive and the fruit will be easier to harvest. This guide explains the ...