Persimmon (Kaki)
Diospyros kaki
EdibleZones 7–10canopyunderstory
Diospyros kaki, the Oriental persimmon, Chinese persimmon, Japanese persimmon, kaki persimmon, or Fuyu persimmon, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Diospyros. Although its first botanical description was not published until 1780, D. kaki cultivation in China dates back more than 2000 years.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 5 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 7–10
- Layers
- canopy, understory
Functional roles
foodfruit
Propagation
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graftingseedmoderate
When: Graft spring
Needs a warm spot in the UK; fruit ripens late, after leaf-fall.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.