Persimmon tree

How to grow Persimmon tree growing and care:

Cool winter

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant

Is it necessary to graft in Persimmon tree?
Yes

Difficulties or problems when growing:
?

Planting season:
Winter, spring, summer

Pests and diseases:
Aphids

Pruning season:
Autumn-winter after the foliage

How to prune:
Weak and dead branches

Size of the plant?
4-10 m, 12-30 feet

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes, but won’t bring a lot of fruits

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Spring / Summer

General information about the flower
White-cream flowers in the shape of crown

Thinning the bloom:
Firsts year until the tree is big enough to bear fruits

Pollination is done by:
Bees

Edible fruits

Fruit harvest season:
Summer / Autumn

Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds

What can be done with big quantities of Persimmon tree fruits?
Eat raw, jam, juice

Work requirements on the fruit:
Cover with net

How long does it take to bear fruit?
3-4 years

Ripening of fruit:
Some cultivars require ripening before can be eaten

Scientific name:

Diospyros kaki