Common names:
Japanese Persimmon
Oriental Persimmon
Sharon Fruit
Kaki
Persimmon

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 5a
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Other
Uses: Dried Flower
Edible Parts: Bark
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature
Depth to plant seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Root
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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