Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 7-10
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate
Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy
Soil pH: 6.0-6.5
Plant Spacing: 15-20′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: 200-400
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: Diospyros virginiana
Plant Size: 15-20′ tall, 15-20′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: October-November
Flower Color: Yellowish-orange
Fall Color: Orange-red
Fruit Size: 2-4″
Fruit Flavor: Sweet, non-astringent
Fruit Color and Appearance Orange, flattened round
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Moderate
Years to Bear: 3-4
Lifespan: 50-60 years
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile, but better with cross-pollination
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: October-November
Yield & Storage: Variable, store in cool, dry place
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Japan
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Anthracnose: Moderately Resistant
Cercospora Leaf Spot: Moderately Resistant
Armillaria Root Rot: Moderately Resistant
Crown Gall: Moderately Resistant
Mealybugs: Susceptible
Scale Insects: Susceptible
Judith Holshouser (Verified Customer) –
The tree arrived well packed and appears to be in good condition. I will plant as instructed and watch for new growth and leaves.
Gregory Snelgrove (Verified Customer) –
received trees on 3/11/2022. trees were big and have plenty of good roots.
Reza Shabestari (Verified Customer) –
This tree was healthy and good size. It is planted and doing well
Bruce D. (Verified Customer) –
Trees arrived fast and in perfect condition. Nice looking trees and should do well. Thanks
Karen C. (Verified Customer) –
Great service; Beautiful Trees!!
Anonymous (Verified Customer) –
Arrived safely all the way in Hawaii!
Kathryn S. (Verified Customer) –
My persimmon was shipped on Monday and arrived on Friday. The roots were barely damp so I soaked them right away. There were very few fibrous roots so I am worried about the tree’s survival. The rest of the plant looked to be in good shape.
Kevin W. (Verified Customer) –
Japanese Persimmon was still dormant but healthy.
Bruce Donaldson (Verified Customer) –
Trees are already starting to grow after a week!
Laura G. (Verified Customer) –
Healthy tree I’m eager to plant.
Anonymous (Verified Customer) –
Great tree