Persimmon
Diospyros kaki
Description
The persimmon is the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros. The most widely cultivated of these is the Chinese, Korean, and Japanese kaki persimmon, Diospyros kaki.
Taxonomy
Family
Ebenaceae
Genus
Diospyros
Cultivars
3
Fuyu
Known as the "Fruit of the Gods". An exceptional ornamental tree because of the deep orange leaves. But wait, there's more, you can also eat the delicious non astringent fruit. "Fuyu" is known for being very sweet and keeping well. Fruits in 4 - 5 years. Non-astringent variety. Diospyros Kaki rootstock. Fruit ripen May-June; birds love this fruit, it's best to pick from the tree when just ripe; use secateurs. Persimmons don't require fertiliser when first planted. Grows well in warmer climates. Flower colour: Orange. Habit: Tree Spreading. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.
Izu
Early ripening variety.This is a non-astringent, sweet selection with good size fruit on a compact tree. Best for marginal areas where ripening can be a problem. This tree is attractive ornamental addition to your garden with bright orange autumn leaf colour. Fruits in 4-5 years. Deciduous. Habit: Tree Spreading. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.
Matsumoto Wase Fuyu
A highly ornamental & fruiting tree, with large rounder orange coloured, sweet, crisp autumn fruit. Sought after as it ripens slightly earlier than Fuyu. Heavy crops may require thinning. Fruits in 4 - 5 years. Deciduous. Non-astringent variety. Diospyros Kaki rootstock. Fruit ripen May-June; birds love this fruit, it's best to pick from the tree when just ripe; use secateurs. Habit: Tree Spreading. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.