Diospyros kaki – Persimmon Tree

Diospyros kaki – Persimmon Tree is expected to grow 30cm - 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

• Medium Growth Rate

• Edible Garden
• Rural Property Planting

Diospyros kaki – Persimmon Tree works in an:

• Edible Garden – integrates fruit, herbs, and productive plants.
• Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.

Diospyros kaki – Persimmon Tree is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height: 4m - 8m

Mature Width: 3m - 6m

Diospyros kaki – Persimmon Tree is expected to grow 30cm - 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

Diospyros kaki – Persimmon Tree is expected to grow 30cm - 60cm per year under suitable conditions.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Diospyros kaki – Persimmon Tree frost tolerant?

Diospyros kaki – Persimmon Tree is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Persimmon trees produce small cream to pale yellow flowers during spring, followed by large ornamental orange edible fruit on mature trees. The fruit remains highly decorative into autumn and early winter, complementing the spectacular autumn foliage display before leaf fall.

Does Diospyros kaki – Persimmon Tree flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Bell-shaped

Flower Colour:

Cream

No

Diospyros kaki – Persimmon Tree is Native to China, with centuries of cultivation throughout Asia.

Its seasonal flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering period, supporting biodiversity within edible and ornamental gardens. The fruit may also attract birds and wildlife, while the branching canopy provides seasonal shelter for beneficial insects and small birds.

Diospyros kaki – Persimmon Tree will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Persimmon trees perform best in rich, well-drained loam soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. They will also tolerate sandy soils and a range of general garden conditions provided drainage remains reliable. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce root health and fruiting performance. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment and fruit development for best growth and production.

Is Diospyros kaki – Persimmon Tree Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it benefits from regular watering to establish a healthy productive root system, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Persimmon trees show good drought tolerance and perform reliably through dry periods, although occasional supplementary watering supports improved fruit size and overall production.

Diospyros kaki is a deciduous fruit tree grown for its sweet orange fruit and its brilliant autumn foliage. The fruit often stays hanging on the bare branches after the leaves drop, which is one of the most striking displays in an autumn garden.

Non-astringent varieties such as Fuyu, Jiro and Izu can be eaten firm and crisp straight off the tree, like an apple. Astringent varieties such as Hachiya and Nightingale must be left until fully soft and jelly-like before eating, and are unpleasantly mouth-puckering if eaten early. Both types are grown the same way.

No. The commonly grown persimmon varieties are self-fertile and will crop on their own, so a single tree is enough for a home garden.

An advanced tree will usually crop within a season or two of planting, provided it is watered consistently through its first summers. Young nursery stock can take several years, which is the main reason to plant advanced.

Autumn into early winter, generally from April through June across most Australian districts, with the exact timing depending on the variety and the season.

Yes. Persimmons are deciduous and handle winter frost well once dormant. Late spring frosts can damage new growth, so avoid known frost pockets in cold districts.

Net the tree as the fruit begins to colour. Birds and possums will strip a ripening crop very quickly, and netting is the only reliable answer.

Left unpruned a persimmon makes a medium sized tree. Winter pruning to an open vase shape keeps it at a comfortable picking height and improves light into the canopy, which lifts fruit quality.