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

Family: Ebenaceae (eb-en-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Diospyros (dy-oh-SPY-ros)
Species: kaki (KAH-kee)
Cultivar: Tanenashi

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Green

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

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

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