Persimmon Diseases & Deficiencies

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The most common diseases of persimmons grown in California include:

• Armillaria root rot (Armillaria mellea)
• Gray mold (Botrytis cinerea)
• Leaf spots and blights
• Root and crown rot (Phytophthora spp.)
• Wood decay or heart rots

Some environmental disorders of persimmons in California include:

• Mineral deficiencies
• Nutrient and mineral excess
• Poor water management
• Sunburn

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For detailed information: UC Statewide IPM Program: How to Manage Pests in Gardens and Landscapes: Persimmons

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White mycelial mats of Armillaria: A. mellea on apple. Photo by JKClark. UC IPM Project ©UC Regents

Phytophthora symptoms on almond. Photo by JKClark, UC IPM Project ©UC Regents

Botrytis gray mold has many hosts. B. cinerea on strawberry. Photo by JKClark, UC IPM Project ©UC Regents

Sunburn on persimmon. Photo by LFerguson.

Calcium deficiency in persimmon. Photo courtesy of LFerguson.

Calcium deficiency in persimmon. Photo courtesy of LFerguson.

Magnesium deficiency in persimmon. Photo courtesy of LFerguson.

Manganese deficiency in persimmon. Photo courtesy of LFerguson.

Fe Deficiency in Persimmon. Photo courtesy of LFerguson.

Line Stain, non-nutritional disorder on persimmon. Photo by LFerguson.