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Persimmon

Diospyros Kaki

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Overview

Diospyros kaki, commonly known as Persimmon, is a deciduous tree celebrated for its vibrant autumn foliage and sweet, orange-red fruit. It typically reaches 20-30 feet in height, with a similar spread. The tree prefers well-drained soils and full sun exposure. Persimmons are hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10, offering year-round interest with glossy leaves, striking flowers, and persistent fruits that attract wildlife. Ideal for focal points in diverse landscape designs.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 7–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — boasts a distinguished presence in any garden landscape; the Persimmon tree offers a robust display of foliage from spring through

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Ebenaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — glossy green leaves that can grow up to 7 inches long; tree for full
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — and persistent fruits that attract wildlife; brightly-hued orbs hang like ornaments amid the branches
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — scientifically known as Diospyros kaki
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — but they also attract an assembly of wildlife; boasts a distinguished presence in any garden landscape
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — Ideal for focal points in diverse landscape designs; enriching the ecosystem of their garden
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — ripening to a rich orange.<br><br>A hardy specimen; is a deciduous tree celebrated for its vibrant autumn foliage and sweet
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — Concurrent with the foliage change
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — Not only do the fruits offer delightful autumnal harvests for the client; it typically reaches 20-30 feet in height, with a
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — offering year-round interest with glossy leaves; glossy green leaves that can grow up to 7 inches long
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — scientifically known as Diospyros kaki; offering year-round interest with glossy leaves, image 63
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — commonly known as Persimmon; the tree prefers well-drained soils and full sun exposure
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — Persimmons are hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — The tree prefers well-drained soils and full sun exposure
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — the Persimmon tree offers a robust display of foliage from spring through summer; and persistent fruits that attract wildlife
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — It is crucial to ensure adequate irrigation during the establishment period
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — providing a stunning visual interest
Persimmon (Diospyros Kaki) — the leaves undergo a spectacular transformation to vibrant shades of yellow, image 41
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