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

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
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Green
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
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 seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Anniston, Alabama

Canoga Park, California

Clovis, California

Davis, California

Ontario, California

San Diego, California(2 reports)

Brunswick, Georgia

Pascagoula, Mississippi

Lebanon, Oregon

Arlington, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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San Diego, CA (Zone 10b) | February 2009 | positive

The Hachiya persimmon is my favorite fruit of all times. They must be really ripe and juicy before you can enjoy the fruit. I grew up ea...Read More

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San Diego, CA (Zone 9b) | August 2006 | neutral

I enjoy the flavor and texture of Persimmon fresh, dried, candied and preserved. After seeing beautiful Persimmon trees grown as ornimen...Read More

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L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) | November 2004 | positive

I have never grown these, but they taste very good and look beautiful hanging on the tree.

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