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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
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 6b
Leaves: Broadleaf
Fruit: Indehiscent
Uses: Salad greens
Edible Parts: Flowers
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Scarify seeds
Needs specific temperature
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Cane
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

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Common names
  • Japanese Persimmon
  • Oriental Persimmon
  • Sharon Fruit
  • Kaki
  • Persimmon
Also sold as:
  • Tane-Nashi

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