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

Diospyroskaki

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Ebenaceae (eb-en-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Diospyros (dy-oh-SPY-ros)

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Species

kaki (KAH-kee)

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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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2006 | neutral

Japanese persimmon that translates as "the very best one". Small yellow fruit is astringent until ripe, then sweet with excellent flavor....Read More Seedless. Hardy to -10F.

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

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