Persimmon Seeds - Pink

Persimmon trees grown from seed develop into medium to large deciduous trees with an upright growth habit and broad canopy over time. These trees are suited to warm temperate and subtropical climates and are commonly cultivated in home landscapes, orchards, and mixed-use garden plantings. Persimmon trees adapt to a range of soil types when adequate drainage is provided and benefit from seasonal temperature variation. Seed-grown trees may show natural variation in growth and fruiting characteristics and are often used for long-term planting and landscape establishment.

Features

• Deciduous tree with upright to spreading growth habit

• Adaptable to warm temperate and subtropical climates

• Suitable for home gardens, orchards, and landscape use

• Long-lived perennial growth

• Seed propagation allows for genetic variation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Diospyros kaki

• Common name (US): Persimmon

• Seed type or variety: Pink persimmon, seed-grown

• Growth habit: Upright deciduous tree

• USDA hardiness zones: 7 through 10

• Planting season: Spring

• Sowing season:

  • Zones 7 to 8: February to March indoors, April outdoors

  • Zones 9 to 10: January to February outdoors

• Germination time and conditions: 30 to 60 days; requires moist, well-drained medium at 65 to 75 F

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil

• Watering needs: Moderate; regular watering during establishment

• Mature plant size: 20 to 30 feet tall, 15 to 25 feet spread

• Plant spacing: 15 to 20 feet between trees