5 JAPANESE PERSIMMON Tree Asian Diospyros Kaki Orange Red Fruit Flower Seeds

Description:
Name: Japanese Persimmon Tree
Other common names: Asian Persimmon, Kaki Persimmon, Kaki Tree
Scientific name: Diospyros Kaki
Color: White flowers, orange-red fruit
Plant seeds: Fall sow seeds or cold stratify
Bloom time: July – August
Harvest: November
Hardiness zone: 7 – 11
Plant height: 20 – 30 feet
Plant spacing: 20 – 30 feet
Light requirements: Sun
Soil and water preferences: Average
Quantity: 5 seeds

Details:
The Japanese Persimmon Tree is esteemed not only for its delicious edible fruit but as a decorative landscape element. Originating from East Asia, this tree has gained popularity worldwide. Home gardeners and commercial growers favor the Japanese Persimmon for its sweet, juicy fruit which is comparable in size and shape to an apple and contains about 25% sugar. These fruits have very few seeds and can be consumed in various ways: fresh, dried, or utilized in various dishes from pies to smoothies.

Apart from their culinary benefits, these trees also serve as excellent shade providers and enhance wildlife habitats. The plant’s natural endurance allows it to grow up to 30 feet, occasionally reaching up to 60 feet. It thrives under full or partial sunlight and adapts well to different soil types, including sandy and heavy clay soils. The Japanese Persimmon is also noted for its attractive flowers—creamy yellow for female and pink-tinted for male—and its lush, glossy leaves that display vibrant orange, scarlet, and red hues in autumn, creating a striking visual before the fruit sets.