Diospyros, Japanese Persimmon, Oriental Persimmon, Sharon Fruit 'Saijo'

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
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By grafting
By budding
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Trenton, Florida

Ambler, Pennsylvania

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