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    • Photo of Saijo Persimmon fruit by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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    Saijo Persimmon

    Scientific Name: Diospyros kaki 'Saijo'

    Plant type

    tree, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 10'-15'
    • W: 8'-10'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Saijo Persimmon plant details

    Saijo Persimmon is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Saijo Persimmon

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
    Plant family: ebenaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in summer
    Uses: edible

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Saijo Persimmon

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Diospyros kaki 'Saijo' is a very popular and reliable Japanese variety with early-ripening, conical, orange-red fruit that is very sweet and juicy. Astringent. Eat when soft and tender like a ripe tomato or use for drying. Persimmons are one of the most popular fruits in Asia and treasured for fresh eating or desserts. Self-fertile.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Saijo Persimmon plant

    How to Grow Saijo Persimmon

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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