Early Jiro persimmon
Diospyros kaki 'Early Jiro'
USDA zones7 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size10 to 15 feet tall8 to 10 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow
Garden uses
Notes
'Early Jiro' persimmon (Diospyros kaki 'Early Jiro') is a tree for the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun. It is grown for fresh eating, desserts, and drying, and the fruit is non-astringent. The orange fruit ripens early, and the leaves turn orange-yellow in fall. It is self-fertile, so one tree can set fruit alone.
Pairs well with Blueberry, Artichoke, and Society garlic.