Diospyros kaki
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Diospyros kaki

Japanese persimmon
kaki
Japanese date plum

  family ebenaceae 
  genus diospyros 

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Identification
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
 
Life cycle
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   
 
Climate
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
 
Garden
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.
 
Special qualities
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   
 
Adverse factors
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   
 
Herbal medicine
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.
 
Traditional uses
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
 
Cultivation
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 
 
Nutrition
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
 
Horticulture
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.
 
Herbarium
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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