Japanese Persimmon
ExplorePlants
Japanese Persimmon
Diospyros kaki
The Japanese Persimmon is a sweet fruit tree that grows in warm places. Its bright orange fruits are tasty and can be eaten fresh or dried. The tree has beautiful leaves that turn yellow in the fall!
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Japanese Persimmon is a medium-sized tree with a rounded crown and dark, furrowed bark. It has glossy, dark green leaves that turn vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow in autumn. Its most striking feature is the large, round to conical, bright orange fruit that often hangs on the branches after the leaves have fallen.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyEbenaceaeGenusDiospyros
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
Be the first to snap!
Interesting facts
Dried persimmons, called hoshigaki, look like sugary, frosted jewels!
Some persimmons need a frost to become super sweet and soft!
The wood from this tree is very strong and sometimes used for golf clubs!
Unripe persimmons can make your mouth feel very fuzzy, it's a wild sensation!
Special abilities
Ability
Astringency Shield
Japanese Persimmon can produce tannins that make unripe fruit taste very bitter, protecting it from being eaten too early.
Ability
Sweetness Transformer
Its fruit can transform from super tart to wonderfully sweet as it ripens, sometimes needing a chill to finish.
Ability
Late Season Feast
Japanese Persimmon fruit ripens in autumn and often hangs on the tree into winter, providing a late food source.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 600-900 cm
- Spread
- 450-750 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late_spring
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
Honey bees visit flowers to aid in fruit production.
eats
eastern gray squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
Squirrels enjoy eating the sweet, ripe persimmon fruit.
eats
American crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Crows and other birds feed on the soft, fallen fruit.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Fruit Tree
A fruit tree is a perennial tree that produces fruit, which is edible to humans or animals.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
KakiSharon Fruit
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash fruits before eating them to keep them clean and safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Japanese Persimmon?
600-900 cm
How wide does Japanese Persimmon spread?
450-750 cm
How big are the flowers on Japanese Persimmon?
1-2 cm
When does Japanese Persimmon bloom?
Late_spring
Is Japanese Persimmon edible?
Yes
Is Japanese Persimmon toxic?
None
What is Japanese Persimmon's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Japanese Persimmon pollinated?
Insect
Snap Map
Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.
Loading map…
Recent Snaps
Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.
