Persimmon Tree (Early Jiro)

An early ripening form of the popular Jiro variety, Early Jiro is prized for it delicious flavor and attractive form. Early Jiro bears abundant crops of bright orange fruit that can be eaten while firm, like an apple, or allowed to soften to a tomato-like texture when it is even sweeter.

Latin Name: Diospyros kaki ‘Early Jiro’
Site and soil: Well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade
Hardiness: 0°F to 10°F
Bearing Age: 2-3 years
Rootstock:
Size at Maturity: 15-20 feet
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Ripening Time: Early fall
Yield: Moderate to high
Pests and Diseases: Generally resistant but monitor for pests
USDA Zone: 7-10