Jiro persimmon
Diospyros kaki 'Jiro'
USDA zones7 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 15 feet tall12 to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Jiro' persimmon (Diospyros kaki 'Jiro') is a fruit tree for food gardens, hedges, privacy screens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. The fruit is non-astringent and is grown for fresh eating, drying, or desserts. You can pick it firm like an apple or let it soften. The tree is self-fertile, so one tree can set fruit alone.
Pairs well with Chives, Common comfrey, and Borage.