🍎 Persimmon
Diospyros kaki (Asian) / D. virginiana (American)
fruits
deciduous tree
☀️ Sun
full sun
💧 Water
moderate; American persimmon drought-tolerant once established
🗺️ Zones
4, 9 (American), 7, 10 (Asian)
🧪 Soil pH
6.0, 7.5
🪴 Soil Type
well-drained loam; tolerates clay
📏 Spacing
15-25 ft apart (tree; dwarf 10-12 ft)
⏱️ Maturity
3-5 years (from planting grafted tree); 5-7 years from seed
🍴 Edible Parts
🍽️ Fruit
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (7)
Pollinator magnet for persimmon flowers
Nitrogen fixer; groundcover
Nutrient accumulator; pollinator support
Aphid and scale repellent
Nematode suppression
Groundcover; pest trap
Beneficial insect attractor
⚠️ Keep Apart (2)
⚠️ Cedar / Juniper
Some rust diseases may cross-infect
Juglone , persimmons moderately tolerant but stunted within root zone
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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