Diospyros kaki 'Jiro'

Common Name(s):

Jiro persimmon

Categories:

Edible Plants, Trees

Comment:

Jiro persimmon is one of the most cold-hardy cultivars. The fruit is rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, manganese and fiber, especially soluble fiber. It is self-pollinating but planting two cultivars is recommended to ensure a better fruit-set.

Height:

12-15 ft.

Flower:

The female flowers have a creamy yellow color and tend to grow singly, while male flowers have a pink tint and tend to appear in threes. The flowers have four crown-shaped sepals and four petals. It blooms from May to June.

Zones:

6-9

Habit:

Deciduous

Site:

Full-sun. Loamy and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.

Form:

Rounded spreading crown

Edibility:

It produces medium to large sized, yellow to orange fruit. Round in shape. It is non-astringent and seedless with a very good quality. It is very productive and is probably one of the most popular Japanese persimmon cultivars.

Width:

12-15 ft.

Leaf:

The green, glossy leaves also have a great fall color.

Tags:

deciduous

NCCES plant id: 2988