Scientific Name
Diospyros khaki

Common Name
Japanese persimmon

Hardiness Zones: 7-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate to slow
Site Requirements: Sun; moist well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Low branched; wide spreading; semi-pendulous outer branches
Height: 10 to 25’
Width: 10 to 20’
Leaf: 2.5 to 7" alternate, simple leaves; yellow, orange, red fall color
Flower/Fruit: White flowers in May-June; 3 to 4" yellow, orange fruit in late fall
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