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

Diospyroskaki

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Family

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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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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diamondjfarms

Needville, TX (Zone 9a) | March 2011 | positive

Large fruited Japanese persimmon with non-astringent, flavorful fruit. Very early ripening and self fertile. A dwarf variety

Farmerdill

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

Large tomato-shaped fruit with a cinnamon sweet flavor.

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