About
Diospyros kaki is a broad, deciduous tree characterized by its oval, shiny dark green foliage that can reach lengths of up to 20 cm. In the fall, the leaves transition to shades of yellow, orange, red, and purple. During the summer months, the tree produces small, pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers. Female specimens will bear edible persimmons that can be yellow or orange in color.
About the genus
Diospyros consists of deciduous trees and shrubs characterized by their prominent, often shiny leaves and succulent, vividly colored fruits. The species typically displays small, bell- or urn-shaped flowers, with male and female blooms typically found on different plants.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Fruit Edible, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 8-12 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
- Native to
- China, Japan, Korea
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Requires deep, fertile, well-drained, loamy soil in full sun with shelter from cold wind and late spring frosts
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)