Diospyros kaki – Chinese persimmon, Japanese persimmon, Kaki

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Diospyros kaki – Chinese persimmon, Japanese persimmon, Kaki

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Medium-size tree with an almost round to fan-shaped crown. The older bark is brownish grey and deeply grooved. The leaves are glossy dark green and can grow to over 15 cm, depending on the position and (micro)climate. Sometimes produces rather brownish yellow autumn colours, but these are hardly decorative. Because of their colour and the fact they are hidden between the leaves, the pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers are not very conspicuous. Female flowers produce large, edible berries called kaki or sharon fruit. These are orange and have four conspicuously triangular sepals on top. The fruits taste rather insipid and can be eaten on their own or in dishes. Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil, preferably loamy. Tolerates wind well, except cold, dry wind.
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Clear stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
6 - 10 m
Width
4-8m
Crown
broad ovoid to round or fan-shaped, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
brown-grey, grooved
Leaf
oval to elliptical, glossy dark green, 6 - 18 cm
Flowers
bell-shaped, pale yellow, unisexual, about 1.5 cm, June
Fruits
berry-shaped, orange, 3 - 7 cm, edible, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
fertile, well-drained loamy soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
8b (-9,4,5 to -6,7 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem, halfstem fruit tree
Origin
China, Japan
Clear stem tree Halfstem fruit tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving can withstand wind broad ovoid 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green yellow average growing valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Diospyros kaki

Diospyros kaki can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Diospyros kaki is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Diospyros kaki is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Diospyros kaki with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Diospyros kaki blooms in june.
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