How many years does a wild Japanese persimmon (Diospyros rhombifolia) collected stump generally need to be grown before it bears fruit?

Diospyros rhombifolia, also known as wild mountain persimmon, is a plant commonly found in forests by valley streams and in hillside thickets, and its appearance closely resembles that of the gold bullet tree (Diospyros armata). So how many years does a Diospyros rhombifolia collected stump take to bear fruit?

1. How many years does a Diospyros rhombifolia collected stump take to bear fruit?

A Diospyros rhombifolia collected stump generally needs to be cultivated for 2-3 years before it bears fruit. However, if it is not cared for properly, it may take many years to bear fruit. The fruit borne by Diospyros rhombifolia is ovoid, with a pointed tip, and turns red when ripe, with a waxy surface and a glossy sheen.

2. How should a Diospyros rhombifolia collected stump be planted?

1. Pruning the old stump

The Diospyros rhombifolia that is planted is generally a shaded stump, and it needs to be pruned. Cut about 3 cm off all branch tips, and the cuts must be smooth and level, with no jagged teeth at the edges. Then use soil adhesive, plant latex, or woodworking healing agent to seal the cuts of the collected stump, so as to preserve the plant's nutrients.

2. Disinfection treatment

Soak the old stump in a sodium chloride solution for disinfection, then wrap the trunk of the old stump with breathable plastic film, and also wrap up the cuts so they are not exposed to the air. After sealing it tightly, spray the trunk with a water mist to moisten it, and place it in a shady spot for care.

3. Planting treatment

Place a layer of breathable asbestos mesh in the planting pot, put a few pieces of crushed stone on top of it, spread fine sand over the crushed stone, then place the pruned and disinfected old stump in the pot. Continue adding loose sandy soil to the pot, and use a wooden stick to check the depth. The height of the soil is generally at one half of the trunk.

4. Shading treatment

A collected stump is basically not exposed to sunlight and must not be scorched by the sun, otherwise the bark of the collected stump will crack and its appearance will be affected. Generally, place it in a shady spot for care. If it is planted outdoors, the collected stump needs appropriate shading. Sometimes a planted collected stump will not sprout for two years, which is entirely normal; as long as the outer bark is fresh and tender, it will certainly sprout.