Diospyros kaki

Diospyros kaki: Characteristics and Care

The Diospyros kaki, popularly known as kaki or persimmon, is a deciduous fruit tree native to China, notable for its broad, glossy foliage that turns reddish and orange in autumn, and for its striking, intense orange fruits that remain on the branches after leaf fall.

Its ornamental and productive value, along with its autumnal appeal, make it a highly appreciated choice for both orchards and Mediterranean gardens.

It tolerates moderate drought well once established and adapts to various soil types, provided it has good drainage.

At Ornacom, we directly cultivate each specimen, ensuring a balanced habit and abundant fruiting from the first years of planting.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

4/5 · alto — conservar humedad uniforme, aumentando en calor; sin saturación

Soil / moisture

Fresh to moist; well-drained

Bloom

Mainly summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

7–10

Compatible climates

Cfa, Cwa, Cfb warm, Csa with irrigation

Tolerance to humid climate

4/5 · alta

Maintenance

Development

4/5 · 5–10 m · crecimiento medio

Pests

3/5 · media — cochinillas, mosca de la fruta, antracnosis y pudriciones del fruto

Pass

4/5 · alto — programa frutal según análisis de suelo/hoja; fraccionar N y reforzar K sin excederse

  • Warning

Avoid waterlogging; fruiting depends on the cultivar and sufficient summer heat.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

4/5 · alto — conservar humedad uniforme, aumentando en calor; sin saturación

Soil / moisture

Fresh to moist; well-drained

Bloom

Summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

7–10

Compatible climates

Cfa, Cwa, Cfb warm, Csa with irrigation

Tolerance to humid climate

4/5 · alta

Maintenance

Development

4/5 · 5–10 m · crecimiento medio

Pests

3/5 · media — cochinillas, mosca de la fruta, antracnosis y pudriciones del fruto

Pass

4/5 · alto — programa frutal según análisis de suelo/hoja; fraccionar N y reforzar K sin excederse

  • Warning

Avoid waterlogging; fruiting depends on the cultivar and sufficient summer heat.

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