Persimmon (Diospyros kaki)
Care, watering, light and tips for Persimmon on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Ebenaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Persimmon
Diospyros kaki, commonly known as the persimmon tree, is a deciduous fruit tree valued for its striking deep orange fruits and attractive autumn foliage. It is a medium-sized tree that can reach heights of 5 to 10 meters, featuring a rounded and dense canopy. It makes a spectacular ornamental tree in gardens and orchards, offering a delicious harvest and great aesthetic value.
Native range
East Asia, specifically China and Japan.
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure for optimal fruiting and good development. Regular watering is needed during the growing season, especially in hot and dry climates, ensuring good drainage to prevent waterlogging. The ideal substrate is fertile, deep, and well-drained, ranging from slightly acidic to neutral. A common mistake is the lack of formative pruning in the early years, which can affect the tree's structure and fruit production.
How to save a dying Persimmon
- Warning signs
- Yellowing leaves falling prematurely, fruits not ripening or dropping green, weak shoots. This indicates water or nutritional stress.
- First aid
- Check irrigation (moist but not waterlogged soil), add compost if soil is poor, protect from strong winds. Ensure good light.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging rotting roots or prolonged extreme drought. Also lack of nutrients in depleted soils.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted or main trunk is undamaged. Quick action is key.