Persimmon — Asian

Diospyros kaki

Small deciduous tree with dramatic orange autumn fruit that hangs after leaf-fall. Stunning seasonal display in cool subtropical climates.

Hardiness ratings

Persimmon — Asian hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 7–10 −17.8 °C to 4.4 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H5 −15 °C to −10 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 7–9 −12 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 3–6 −5 °C to 15 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Astringent varieties (Hachiya) must ripen until completely soft; non-astringent (Fuyu) eaten crisp
  • Self-fertile; little pest or disease pressure

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Reference

Persimmon — Asian on Wikipedia