Persimmon

Diospyros kaki

Tree12×7 mzone 8–10light shade🍎 Edible

Profile

Family: Ebenaceae
Habit: Tree
Height: 12 m
Spread: 7 m
Growth: slow
Lifespan: 80 years
First yield: after 6 years
Hardiness: zone 8–10
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: dry – very moist
pH: 5.6 – 7.6

Flowering & harvest

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Flowering
Fruit harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible9 of 10

Medicinal6 of 10

Other uses3 of 10

Origin & habitat

E. Asia - China, Japan.

Not known in the wild; found in deciduous woodlands, presumably as escapes from cultivation.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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