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Diospyros kaki

Diospyros kaki
Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Asian Persimmon, Chinese date plum, Chinese persimmon, Kaki, Oriental persimmon, Persimmon, Sharon fruit

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Plant arrived in very poor condition (careless delivery): a broken main branch at the base that tore off part of the trunk's bark, out of its pot, the roots exposed as if it were a recently potted bare-root young plant. Even if it recovers, its shape is no longer symmetrical.

Catherine, 14/12/2020

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This persimmon tree is a deciduous fruit tree, or ornamental tree, with bright orange, fleshy and edible fruits and dark green foliage that turns reddish-orange in autumn. Its compact growth is suitable for small gardens as well as for the background of a productive vegetable garden. Fairly hardy, it requires a location sheltered from cold winds, and deep soil which remains moist during the growth period, and hot summers.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
6 m
Spread at maturity
3 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March, October to November
Recommended planting time February to March, September to November
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Description

Diospyros kaki, also known as the Japanese Persimmon, is an elegant fruit tree that adorns itself in autumn with orange to red fruits that are decorative, fleshy, juicy, and sweet. Its dark green, glossy foliage takes on flamboyant hues in autumn. Its compact growth is suitable for small gardens as well as the background of a productive vegetable garden. Although fairly hardy, it requires a location sheltered from cold winds, deep and moist soil during the growing season, and hot summers.

 

Also known as the "Japanese Persimmon", this tree belongs to the ebony family and is native to China. It can reach a height of 6m (20ft) and has a spreading habit. Although it can withstand temperatures as low as -15°C (5 °F), the Persimmon tree requires a long and hot summer to bear fruit well. Reserve it for the south or use it as an ornamental tree. The deciduous, alternate, ovate, leaves, measuring 10 to 18 cm (3.9 to 7.1 in) long, are dark green and turn reddish-orange in autumn. The flowering occurs in May-June, with cream-yellow flowers that bloom on the current year's shoots. They can be of three types: hermaphrodite, male, or female, all on the same tree. Pollination is carried out by insects. Each tree is usually monoecious, with separate male and female flowers on the same plant, but there are also dioecious cultivars. If a female flower is not fertilized, the fruit still develops, but without seeds. The flowers are soon followed by round, green fruits measuring 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3.1 in) in diameter, which ripen from October to November, taking on a bright orange colour. They remain on the tree for a long time after the leaves have fallen. Their flavour is slightly astringent due to the presence of tannins, but they are rich in sugars, vitamin C, provitamin A, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and various trace elements. The wood of the Persimmon tree is very hard and resembles that of ebony, to which it is related.

Diospyros kaki is well-suited for small gardens, whether planted individually or in an informal hedge, in an orchard, or at the back of a vegetable garden. There are numerous cultivars derived from this species: there are no less than 800 in Japan and 2000 in China.

Harvest: Not before mid-November. The fruits are only edible when they are almost over-ripe, after a light frost and a period in a fruit store. They can be stored with their calyx for a little over a month in a cool place by placing them on the stalk.

Diospyros kaki in pictures

Diospyros kaki (Flowering) Flowering
Diospyros kaki (Foliage) Foliage
Diospyros kaki (Plant habit) Plant habit
Diospyros kaki (Harvest) Harvest

Plant habit

Height at maturity 6 m
Spread at maturity 3 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour red

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Diospyros

Species

kaki

Family

Ebenaceae

Other common names

Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Asian Persimmon, Chinese date plum, Chinese persimmon, Kaki, Oriental persimmon, Persimmon, Sharon fruit

Origin

China

Product reference7815433

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Planting and care

Diospyros kaki is best planted in autumn in any rich, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny location sheltered from prevailing winds. Stake the young plants and water during dry periods. From September onwards, support the heavily laden branches. Winter pruning is solely aimed at allowing air and sunlight into the centre. The Bacterium tumefaciens causes damage to the collar, scale insects sometimes attack the branches, and the Ceratitis capitata (Mediterranean fruit fly) causes damage to the fruits in the south, and during hot periods.

Planting period

Best planting time February to March, October to November
Recommended planting time February to March, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Free-standing, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, sandy, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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