Japanese Persimmon, Oriental Persimmon, Sharon Fruit, Kaki 'Tanenashi'

Diospyroskaki

Family
Ebenaceae (eb-en-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Diospyros (dy-oh-SPY-ros)
Species
kaki (KAH-kee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Textured
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hampton, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

Welaka, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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negative
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Havana, FL | November 2007 | positive

The large fruit are astringent until fully ripe-they have a good flavor,very sweet-good to eat as fresh fruit or to cook with.In north Fl...Read More

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