How to Grow and Care for Japanese persimmon

Japanese persimmon, also known as Kaki, Oriental persimmon, Sharon fruit, Chinese persimmon

Japanese persimmon requires full sun to light shade and well-drained soil for optimal growth. Special care points include protection from strong winds due to japanese persimmon's susceptibility to branch damage and providing consistent watering during the growing season, especially important for fruit development. Pruning is essential for shaping the tree and removing dead or excess limbs, which can also improve air circulation and reduce disease risk.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Japanese persimmon

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Moderate
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	6-11

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Varieties of Japanese persimmon

Japanese persimmon 'Jiro'

Japanese persimmon 'Jiro' is noted for its hardiness and upright growth form, though the cultivar is smaller than the parent plant, the Japanese persimmon. The cultivar is also prized for its large, orange fruit that's regarded as extremely sweet and non-astringent.

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Japanese persimmon presents itself as a deciduous tree with notable year-round landscape appeal. It exhibits a distinctive bark pattern, deeply fissured or furrowed, forming rectangular or square shapes. Displaying adaptability to certain climates, japanese persimmon can thrive under a specific temperature range while maintaining resilience in cooler temperatures down to -12°C (10°F). The foliage of japanese persimmon is expected to be consistent with the Ebenaceae family's traits.