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Diospyros kaki

Japanese or Oriental Persimmon

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Gordon Courtright

 

Description

This medium-sized tree will grow 15'-30' tall and has bright green summer leaves, orange red fall foliage, with white spring blooms, and orange fruit that persists on deciduous winter branches. It will do best in full sun, slightly acidic well draining soil. It does best with medium amount of watering as you will get more fruit.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.