PERSIMMON

Dwarf Ichikikei Jiro

Diospyros kaki

DESCRIPTION:

Large fruit similar to Fuyu with an orange to reddish skin, flesh is firm and crisp and excellent sweet flavour.

MATURITY:

Late February / Early March

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS:

Self pollinating

COMMENTS:

A non astringent variety eaten fresh and when still firm. High in Vitamin A & C. Suitable in most climates, an upright growing tree.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a sunny position with well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears.