Diospyros kaki

Asian persimmon or Japanese persimmon

Family	Ebenaceae
Plant Type	tree
Zone	USDA: 6a - 10b RHS: H - HH EGF: H2 - G1 Australia: 1 - 4
Care Level
Height	7.5 - 9 m (25 - 30 ft)
Spread	5.5 - 7 m (18 - 22 ft)
Light	full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to loam
Soil pH	acidic to neutral

Description	The tree Diospyros kaki (Asian persimmon) bears pastel yellow flowers during mid summer. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Diospyros kaki (Asian persimmon) yields showy fruit. This plant has scaly bark. A specimen plant, Diospyros kaki (Asian persimmon) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses	Culinary, fruit, specimen and topiary.
Special Characteristics	This tree attracts birds to your garden.