Click here for Persimmon Care Guide Diospyros kaki – Great Wall Persimmon Due to import restrictions Persimmon can not be shipped to CA. Description An upright, round-headed tree with excellent red fall foliage. The medium-sized, squarish, slightly flattened fruit has a sweet flavor when soft, ripening in mid-autumn. Highly productive, hardy, and long-lived, this tree can be planted alone. Originally introduced from China by J. Russell Smith, author of Tree Crops. Height: 15 ft Spacing: 12 ft circle Zones: 6–9 Plant Characteristics Pest Resistance: Good Disease Resistance: Very Good Drought Tolerance: Very Good Heat Tolerance: Very Good Humidity Tolerance: Very Good Sun Tolerance: Very Good Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair Shade Tolerance: Fair No Spray: Very Good Salt Tolerance: Fair Fresh for Kids: Very Good Deer Resistance: Fair Thorns: No Plant Type: Tree Soil Type: Adaptable Edible Type: Fruit Self-Fertile: Yes This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.
