Diospyros kaki
Japanese or Oriental Persimmon
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
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.