| Japanese Persimmon | |
| Oriental Persimmon | |
| Sharon Fruit | |
| Kaki | |
| Persimmon |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Needled |
| Fruit: | Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Edible Parts: | Flowers |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Seeds are hydrophilic |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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