Persimmon - Fruit Plant

About Persimmon

Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) is a deciduous tree prized for its sweet-tasting fruit. Originating from East Asia, it bears vibrant orange to red-orange fruit that ripens in late fall to early winter. Glossy dark green foliage turns vivid yellow, orange and red in autumn. The fruit ranges from sweet, honey-like flavour when fully ripe to astringent and slightly bitter when unripe.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily.
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.5).
• Climate: Temperate to subtropical, moderate rainfall, mild winters - protect from frost and extreme cold.

Planting & Spacing

Best grown in the ground once established, giving room for the tree to reach its mature size.

Care

• Watering: Regular watering, especially in dry/hot weather; avoid waterlogged conditions as persimmon is sensitive to it.
• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer high in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium annually in spring.
• Pruning: During the dormant season, to shape the tree, remove dead/diseased branches, and improve air circulation.

Fruiting & Harvest

Persimmon typically begins fruiting in around 3-4 years.

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline.