Glowing orange fruit that hangs on bare branches like lanterns after the leaves drop in fiery autumn colour. Largely self-fertile and ornamental in every season.
At a glance
- Plant type: Fruiting tree
- Mature size: 5 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Persimmon
Diospyros kaki is a moderate-growing fruiting tree in the Ebenaceae family. It reaches around 5 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage.
Where to grow Persimmon
Persimmon suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Persimmon does best in free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Persimmon does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Persimmon in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Persimmon in the garden
Persimmon earns its place for edible harvests and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Persimmon. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Persimmon
Plant Sale lists Persimmon as potted plants, advanced specimens and bare-root stock. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
