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| Identification |
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Genus
Diospyros
Species
kaki
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Japanese persimmon
kaki
Japanese date plum
Family
EBENACEAE
Specimen number
S10388
Data source
CrscntBlm;DyePl p48;DyePl p40;GrUnFr p272;UnFruit pp75-94
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
40' - 50'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 07a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Buddhist temple sale
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Fruit tree line
Garden notes
The leaves of Diospyros kaki as well as the fruit and the fruit juice have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by Japanese persimmon (also known as Japanese date plum) including black, brown and bluish black. Diospyros kaki is known as kaki in Japanese. Persimmon is used in Malaysia for dyeing. This plant can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 3 inch diameter, flattened, orange-red skinned, with orange or pink-red flesh. It has a smooth jellylike texture which tastes like spicy apricots, but must be fully ripe as it is very astringent when picked and develops sweetness over time. Diospyros kaki is typically used in sweets. Japanese persimmon (sometimes called Japanese date plum) is a good source for the production of alcohol. This plant is most commonly used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Leaves
Fruit
Fruit juice
Dye color
black,brown,bluish black
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Buds
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Orchard
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Jul 01 - Nov 30
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Sweets
Alcohol
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
3 inch diameter, flattened, orange-red skinned, with orange or pink-red flesh
Flavor / texture
has a smooth jellylike texture which tastes like spicy apricots, but must be fully ripe as it is very astringent when picked and develops sweetness over time
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Diospyros kaki is self fertile. Produce is ready from July through November. Japanese persimmon (in some places called Japanese date plum) is typically propagated with buds. This plant is thought to originate from Japan and China.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Diospyros kaki is a woody perennial. Japanese persimmon (locally known in some parts as Japanese date plum) is deciduous in nature.
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