Japanese Persimmon.

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Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Deciduous fruit tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

20 to 30 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 7 a 10

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Plant your tree in a spot with plenty of sun and well draining soil to keep it happy. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate overwatering or poor drainage. Keep an eye out for common pests like mealybugs or scale during the growing season.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Prune in late winter while the tree is dormant to shape and remove dead wood.

Trasplante

Young trees can be repotted every few years if kept in containers.

Suelo

Loamy, well draining soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-15 a 40°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 30 to 50 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is non-toxic, but consuming large amounts of unripe fruit can lead to the formation of bezoars in the digestive tract.

Niños

The fruit is safe for children, but ensure they do not eat unripe fruit to avoid digestive discomfort.

Alérgenos por contacto

There are no notable skin irritants associated with this tree.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen may cause mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilidad

Unripe persimmons contain high levels of tannins that cause a very astringent, dry sensation in the mouth.

Cómo identificarla

• Glossy dark green oval leaves
• Bright orange edible fruit
• Smooth gray bark on mature trees
• Distinctive four lobed calyx on fruit

Altura

3 a 9m

Anchura

3 a 7,5m

Hojas

green, yellow, orange, red, deciduous

Flores

yellow, white, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

orange, red, Autumn to early winter

Problemas frecuentes

• Mealybugs — Small sap sucking insects that leave a white cottony residue on leaves and stems.
• Anthracnose — A fungal infection causing dark, sunken spots on leaves and fruit.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

grafting, seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base to protect roots from deep freezes. Young trees may benefit from wrapping the trunk in burlap if extreme cold is expected.

En maceta

Dwarf varieties can grow in large containers of at least 40 liters, but they prefer the ground.

Planting nitrogen fixing ground covers like clover beneath the canopy helps support the tree's growth.

Buenas compañeras

• Comfrey — It acts as a dynamic accumulator to bring nutrients to the soil surface.
• Narciso — These bulbs help suppress weeds around the base of the tree.

Especies parecidas

• Diospyros virginiana — It is a hardier relative native to North America with smaller fruit.

Ciencia

Familia

Ebenaceae

Género

Diospyros

Orden

Ericales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

China, Japan, and Korea.

Conservación

This species is widely cultivated and is not of conservation concern.

It thrives in sunny, well drained locations and is adapted to survive seasonal cold by dropping its leaves.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

ornamental tree, edible fruit, shade tree

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Why is my fruit puckering my mouth?

You are likely eating an astringent variety before it is fully soft and ripe.

Do I need two trees for fruit?

Most modern cultivars are self-fertile and will produce fruit without a partner.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Diospyros comes from Greek meaning divine fruit, while kaki is the Japanese name for the tree.

Bueno saberlo

• Persimmons are technically berries.
• The name Diospyros translates to fruit of the gods.
• The fruit is a staple in many Asian cuisines during the winter months.
• Some varieties must be bletted or ripened off the tree to lose their astringency.