Asian Persimmon plant profile
Diospyros kaki
A perennial fruit for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Asian Persimmon
NC State Extension notes Asian persimmons generally bloom in mid-April, so siting should avoid late-frost pockets. It gives no planting date; set out dormant trees in early spring while the soil is workable.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Asian Persimmon in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 6.5
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 180 to 300 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 7a to 10bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: scale, mealybug, leaf spot, persimmon borer, cold injury below 10F, messy fruit drop.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Diospyros kaki (Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Oriental Persimmon)
NC State Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.
- How to Grow Persimmons in South Carolina (HGIC 1357)
Clemson Cooperative Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.