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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'-25' tall and has bright green summer leaves, sunset colored fall foliage, with white spring blooms, and orange fruit that persists on deciduous winter branches. It will do best in full sun and moist soil.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.