Diospyros, Japanese Persimmon, Oriental Persimmon, Sharon Fruit 'Ichikikei Jiro'

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
Smooth
Textured
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Merritt Island, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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Snellville, GA (Zone 7b) | January 2008 | positive

Grew this plant 5 years. Excellent fruit, no pests other than some birds pecking the fruit. Grew 8-10'. Fruit the size of a medium tomato...Read More

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