Smith's Best Persimmon

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Diospyros kaki – Smith's Best Asian Persimmon

Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship Persimmons to CA.

Smith's Best is a dwarf, compact Asian persimmon that produces top-shaped fruit. It is an early-ripening variety found growing at J. Russell Smith's homestead in Front Royal, Virginia. Also known as Giboshi persimmon, the fruit is ripe when soft.

Space 10' circle.

Zone 6–8.

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Very Good
• Heat Tolerance: Excellent
• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray: Excellent
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh for Kids: Excellent
• 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/opinions are always welcome.