Japanese Persimmon

Diospyros kaki

Japanese Persimmon is a moderate-growing tree, hardy in USDA zones 7-10, that matures to about 15–25 ft x 15–25 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect cream blooms in spring. It attracts birds, stands up well to deer and drought and grows happily in containers.

USDA zones: 7-10
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Mature size: 15–25 ft x 15–25 ft
Growth rate: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Soil: Well-drained, Moist
Foliage: Green
Bloom color: Cream
Bloom season: Spring
Attracts: Birds
Tough against: Deer, Drought
Native to: East Asia

Freeze survival

Will it survive your winters?

We score Japanese Persimmon’s freeze-trouble range against the real coldest nights your area has recorded.

Powered by ~35 years of daily lows from the nearest NOAA weather station. A risk read, not a guarantee — a sheltered spot or mature plant beats the odds.

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