Common names:
Japanese Persimmon
Sharon Fruit
Kaki
Oriental Persimmon
Persimmon

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Vine
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 4a
Leaves:Unusual foliage color
Fruit:Showy
Uses:Vegetable
Edible Parts:Bark
Wildlife Attractant:Hummingbirds
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds:Depth to plant seed
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods:Layering
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Conservation status:Least Concern (LC)

An astringent, but oddly shaped cultivar.

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