Saijo Persimmon is beautiful and flavorful. In late fall, the upright, rounded tree adds beauty to the landscape when its green foliage turns brilliant shades of orange, yellow, and red. The conical orange fruit has a sweet, yellow flesh with few-to-no seeds making it perfect for fresh eating. Also great for drying, baking, and freezing. Fruit is astringent until fully ripe and soft. Ripens in late September to early October.
Details
Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki 'Saijo'
Common Name
Saijo Persimmon
Hardiness Zone
- 6
Appearance
Max Height
20 feet
Max Spread
20 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
- Orange
- Yellow
- Red
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- Yes
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Fall
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Baking
- Drying
- Freezing
Fruit Colour
- Orange
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Average
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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