Diospyros kaki
Diospyros kaki
Diospyros kaki
Diospyros kaki
Diospyros kaki
Diospyros kaki
Diospyros kaki
Diospyros kaki
Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Asian Persimmon, Chinese date plum, Chinese persimmon, Kaki, Oriental persimmon, Persimmon, Sharon fruit
Plant arrived in very poor condition (careless delivery): a broken main branch at the base that tore off part of the trunk's bark, out of its pot, the roots exposed as if it were a recently potted bare-root young plant. Even if it recovers, its shape is no longer symmetrical.
Catherine, 14/12/2020
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Description
Diospyros kaki, also known as the Japanese Persimmon, is an elegant fruit tree that adorns itself in autumn with orange to red fruits that are decorative, fleshy, juicy, and sweet. Its dark green, glossy foliage takes on flamboyant hues in autumn. Its compact growth is suitable for small gardens as well as the background of a productive vegetable garden. Although fairly hardy, it requires a location sheltered from cold winds, deep and moist soil during the growing season, and hot summers.
Also known as the "Japanese Persimmon", this tree belongs to the ebony family and is native to China. It can reach a height of 6m (20ft) and has a spreading habit. Although it can withstand temperatures as low as -15°C (5 °F), the Persimmon tree requires a long and hot summer to bear fruit well. Reserve it for the south or use it as an ornamental tree. The deciduous, alternate, ovate, leaves, measuring 10 to 18 cm (3.9 to 7.1 in) long, are dark green and turn reddish-orange in autumn. The flowering occurs in May-June, with cream-yellow flowers that bloom on the current year's shoots. They can be of three types: hermaphrodite, male, or female, all on the same tree. Pollination is carried out by insects. Each tree is usually monoecious, with separate male and female flowers on the same plant, but there are also dioecious cultivars. If a female flower is not fertilized, the fruit still develops, but without seeds. The flowers are soon followed by round, green fruits measuring 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3.1 in) in diameter, which ripen from October to November, taking on a bright orange colour. They remain on the tree for a long time after the leaves have fallen. Their flavour is slightly astringent due to the presence of tannins, but they are rich in sugars, vitamin C, provitamin A, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and various trace elements. The wood of the Persimmon tree is very hard and resembles that of ebony, to which it is related.
Diospyros kaki is well-suited for small gardens, whether planted individually or in an informal hedge, in an orchard, or at the back of a vegetable garden. There are numerous cultivars derived from this species: there are no less than 800 in Japan and 2000 in China.
Harvest: Not before mid-November. The fruits are only edible when they are almost over-ripe, after a light frost and a period in a fruit store. They can be stored with their calyx for a little over a month in a cool place by placing them on the stalk.
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Planting and care
Diospyros kaki is best planted in autumn in any rich, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny location sheltered from prevailing winds. Stake the young plants and water during dry periods. From September onwards, support the heavily laden branches. Winter pruning is solely aimed at allowing air and sunlight into the centre. The Bacterium tumefaciens causes damage to the collar, scale insects sometimes attack the branches, and the Ceratitis capitata (Mediterranean fruit fly) causes damage to the fruits in the south, and during hot periods.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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