Ichi Ki Kei Jiro Persimmon is a dwarf fruiting tree known for its large squat non-astringent fruits that ripen in late fall that are sweet even when firm. The foliage turns a lifely red and orange in fall. Grows best with full sun and moist well-drained soils. Self-fertile.
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Origins: |
North India, Burma, and China |
Height: |
8’ - 10’ |
Spread: |
8’ - 10' |
Spacing: |
10’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White (female) Pink (male) |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Needs regular watering until established. It can be susceptible to scale and borers if in dry locations. Fallen fruit can be messy if not harvested.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Trumpet Vine, Summersweet, Mock Orange
IMAGE: Leeming Fruit Trees, Ichi Ki Kei Jiro Persimmon- Jiro dwarf Persimmon
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.