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This post was edited by scuzzynutty on Sat, May 18, 13 at 18:32

Persimmons are notorious for dropping fruit if they are fertilized or have too much nitrogen. Have you fertilized lately?

As b_r indicated, nitrogen fertilization will make them drop fruit. Additionally, many 'young' persimmon trees will set, then abort most or all fruits early in their careers.
Just give it some time to settle into its groove - and stay away from high-N fertilizers.

Thanks for the responses.

Yes, I did fertilize it recently. It was an organic 10-2-8. I guess the 10 did it huh?

When are you supposed to fertilize these persimmon trees then?

Sc,

Persimmon just needs some mulch around the base of tree and plenty of water. No need for fertilizer.

Tony