This deciduous small tree has an upright greyish trunk with spreading branches that form a compact rounded crown. It has glossy dark green pointed oblong leaves and the small, pale yellow bell-shape flowers appear in spring, followed by edible fruit.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Diospyros kakiis naturally found from China to Japan growing in sub-tropical to tropical and warm temperate forests. It prefers a most well drained organic rich, fertile soil in a wind protected sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Japanese Persimmon is grown for its fruit and spreading habit. It is planted in parks and gardens along borders for screening or as a specimen tree and is grown commercially for its fruit. It is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions, establishing in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. This tree is also grown for its timber and can be grown in large pots or planter boxes in courtyards.ID 2663

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The tree is also grown for its hard blackish timber that is used in the manufacture of piano keys and chest figures.

Diospyros(dy-oh-SPY-ros)kaki(KAH-kee)

Ebenaceae(eb-en-NAY-see-ee)
Ebony and Persimmon Family