IFAS Extension
Water Resources
Abstract
Japanese persimmon is a species related to common persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), but is native to Asia (China, Japan). It can grow to about 30 feet when mature. This is an excellent fruit tree for ornamental use and makes an excellent specimen.
About this Publication
This document is ENH388, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date November 1993. Reviewed May 2014. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
How to Cite
Gilman, E., & Watson, D. (2014). Diospyros kaki: Japanese Persimmon. EDIS, 2014(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-st229-1993
Authors
Edward F. Gilman
professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture
Dennis G. Watson
former associate professor, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Gainesville, FL
Contacts
Michael Andreu
Specialist
University of Florida
professor, forest systems, UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences