Persimmon
Persimmon is a fruit in the Ebenaceae family. It grows best in full sun with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 7-10.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Tree fruit (grafted) (not currently in seed catalog). Use: Fresh (astringent types must fully ripen). Note: Asian persimmon (D. kaki) is zones 7-10; the very cold-hardy American persimmon (D. virginiana) grows in zones 4-9.
Asian Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) is a handsome tree bearing sweet orange fruit, grown from grafted stock; hardy zones 7-10. The American persimmon (D. virginiana) is far hardier (zones 4-9) for cold climates.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Diospyros kaki|Hardiness zones: 7-10|Propagation: grafting|Sun needs: Full sun|Water needs: Medium|Mature height: 15-30 feet
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Storing & preserving
Refrigerate ripe fruit; ripen firm fruit at room temperature.
- Freeze: Freezes well raw; spread on a tray first so pieces stay loose.
- Preserve: Make jam or water-bath can high-acid fruit.
- Dry: Dehydrate or air-dry, then store airtight away from light.
General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Growing timeline
Care & troubleshooting
No curated care & troubleshooting advice for persimmon yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.