Great Wall Persimmon

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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.