Botanical Name: Diospyros kaki 'Hachiya'
Common Name: Oriental persimmon, Japanese persimmon
Type of Plant: dicot: tree
Character deciduous
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape a mostly erect and single-trunked tree, with ascending or irregular branching to form a loose canopy; dark brown, textured bark gives the trunk and larger branches an interesting appearance
Height 15'-30'(40')
Spread 3/4 - equal
Growth Rate slow-moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full or partial sun; needs sun for flowering
Soil tolerates most; prefers deep loam habitats
Hardiness hardy (zones 7-9, 14-16, 18-23): thrives in seasonal climates
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, alternate, ovate-elliptical or obovate; 3"-8" long, acuminate; the blade is smooth above and pubescent beneath, bright green
Flowers yellowish-white, bell-shaped, axillary; solitary or cymose 3/4" long, not very conspicuous; late spring - summer
Fruit a berry; showy, orange, large, oval, ripens in fall
 
Propagation:
seed, followed by grafting
 
Usage:
a beautiful small accent tree, used for its form, glossy foliage, and very showy fruit; can be espaliered; fruit-drop is a problem
 
Landscape Care:
Watering regular; when fruit is maturing, water less often to avoid fruit drop
Fertilizing balanced, in spring; avoid excessive nitrogen
Pruning during winter; remove crossing branches or dead wood; thin
Pests/Diseases relatively free; sometimes gets aphids or mealybug
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Japan
Family: Ebonaceae

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