Hachiya persimmon
(Diospyros kaki 'Hachiya')
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| Pronunciation: |
di-os-PEER-os
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| Alternative botanical names: |
none |
| Alternative common names: |
Chinese persimmon, Japanese persimmon, Kaki |
| Family: |
Ebenaceae
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| Native to: |
China
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| USDA zones: |
7-10
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| Sunset zones: |
7-9, 14-16, 18-23
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| Hardy to: |
unknown |
| Exposure: |
sun
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| Water: |
regular deep watering
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| Height x width: |
30' x 22'
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| Flowers in: |
flowers in Spring, bears large orange fruit in Fall
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| Colors: |
large orange fruit
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| Fragrance: |
none
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| Additional comments: |
This tree is highly ornamental and in our
opinion is the most attractive of the fruit trees. The fruit ripens in October
and November. It must be eaten when it is soft.
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