Plants in family ebenaceae
Diospyros kaki 'Matsumoto'
This non-astringent variety produces medium-sized fruits with a sweet and luscious flavor. It grows to a height of 15 feet, thrives in full sunlight, and prefers slightly acidic, well-draining soil, being self-pollinating.
Diospyros 'Nikita's Gift'
This plant is a hybrid of American and Japanese persimmon, known for producing large, succulent fruit with a sweet and tangy flavor. It is a compact variety, growing to a height of 10-15 feet, and takes 2-4 years to bear fruit. The fruit is astringent and should be fully ripened before eating. It prefers full sunlight and is adaptable to various soil types, provided they are well-draining.
Diospyros kaki 'Saijo'
Diospyros kaki 'Saijo' is an astringent persimmon variety that produces medium-sized, egg-shaped fruits with a flavor blend of sweet mangoes, vanilla, and cinnamon. The tree can grow 15-25 feet tall and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Regular watering is essential for optimal growth.
Diospyros kaki 'Maekawa Jiro'
Diospyros kaki 'Maekawa Jiro' is a non-astringent persimmon variety producing medium to large-sized, juicy, sweet fruits. The compact tree grows 12-15 feet tall and wide, preferring full sunlight and well-draining, slightly acidic soil. It is self-pollinating and tolerates a wide range of soils.
Diospyros virginiana
Diospyros virginiana, or American persimmon, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States, known for its sweet, orange persimmon fruits that ripen in the fall. It grows to a height of 30-50 feet and is adaptable to various soil types, preferring well-drained conditions. The tree's dark, deeply furrowed bark and fragrant flowers add to its ornamental appeal. It is an important food source for wildlife and is drought-tolerant once established.
Diospyros virginiana 'Prok'
Diospyros virginiana 'Prok' is a grafted female American Persimmon known for its medium-sized fruits with a citrusy sweetness. This tree reaches heights of 35-50 feet and displays excellent fall color. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to various well-draining soil types.
Diospyros virginiana 'Yates'
The Grafted Female American Persimmon is an astringent variety originating from southern Indiana, producing medium to large fruits that ripen from late August to late September. It is very productive and seedless, not requiring another pollinator. The tree can grow to a mature height of 30-50 feet but can be maintained at 15-20 feet, and it tolerates both heat and cold.
Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu Jiro'
This plant produces sweet, crisp, non-astringent, seedless fruit that ripens from September through October with high yields up to 50 lbs per year. It grows in USDA zones 7-10, requires full sun and 200 chill hours, and matures at 10-15 feet tall and wide.
Diospyros kaki 'Giombo'
This plant produces large, delicious persimmons that are astringent. It grows to a height of 15-20 feet, requires full sun exposure, and thrives in well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil with regular watering.
Diospyros virginiana 'Morris Burton'
This persimmon variety produces small to medium-sized astringent fruits and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and grows in USDA zones 5-9. The tree can reach a mature size of 40-60 feet tall and has a growth rate of up to 1 foot per year. It is an important food source for wildlife and is drought-tolerant once established.
Diospyros virginiana 'Deer Candy'
The American Grafted Persimmon is a self-pollinating deciduous tree native to North America, known for its sweet orange fruits that ripen in early fall. It grows up to 30-50 feet tall with a moderate growth rate of up to 1 foot per year. The tree is moderately salt-tolerant and drought-tolerant once established.
Diospyros kaki 'Hachiya'
Diospyros kaki 'Hachiya' is a highly productive fruit tree known for its super sweet, acorn-shaped fruit that ranges in color from light orange to burnt amber. This astringent variety is best eaten when softened and is harvested in late fall. The tree can grow up to 20 feet tall and 15 feet wide, with bright green leaves that turn yellow and orange in the fall. It requires full sun and at least 200 chill hours, making it suitable for Zones 7-10.
Diospyros kaki 'Hana Fuyu'
This plant produces sweet, non-astringent fruit with large, orange fruit in fall. It is a deciduous tree that grows 10-12 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide, requires full sun, and prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil, being self-fertile and resistant to drought, insects, heat, and disease.
Diospyros kaki 'Great Wall'
Diospyros kaki 'Great Wall' is a persimmon tree producing large, astringent fruits best enjoyed when soft and juicy. It reaches a mature height of 15-20 feet and requires full sun exposure. This tree prefers well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil and needs deep but infrequent watering.
Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu'
Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu' is a popular persimmon variety known for its sweet, non-bitter fruit with a texture ranging from crisp peach to sweet jelly. The medium to large bright orange fruit is self-pollinating and keeps well for weeks. This tree has an upright growth habit with many lateral branches and its leaves change color in fall. It thrives in full sun and is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 10. Having another tree nearby can increase fruit production.
Diospyros kaki 'Ichi Ki Kei Jiro'
The most cold-hardy persimmon tree, this non-astringent variety ripens earlier than most persimmons and produces medium to large-sized bright orange fruit. It is easy to grow, self-fertile, and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6-9, requiring full sun and slightly acidic, well-draining soil.
Diospyros kaki 'Chocolate'
This plant produces acorn-shaped persimmons that taste like chocolate pudding and are non-astringent. It grows to a height of 10-12 feet, requires 6-8 hours of sunlight daily, and prefers well-draining soil, beginning to produce fruit in 2-3 years.
Diospyros kaki 'Tanenashi'
Diospyros kaki 'Tanenashi' is a fast-growing tree that produces large, round fruits with a flavor reminiscent of apricots, pears, and honey. The fruits are astringent when firm but sweet when ripe, suitable for fresh eating or baking. This tree can reach up to 15 feet in height and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Diospyros kaki 'Matsumoto Wase Fuyu'
Diospyros kaki 'Matsumoto Wase Fuyu' is a persimmon tree known for its golden orange, non-astringent fruit. It features glossy green leaves that turn fiery in the fall. The tree grows 20-30 feet tall and wide, producing fruit from late October to November. It is partially self-fruitful and resistant to heat and humidity, making it a robust choice for various climates.