Diospyros kaki Cardinal
Diospyros kaki 'Jo Choo' Cardinal is perhaps the earliest ripening of all Asian persimmon with large, tasty fruit.
Diospyros kaki ‘Jo Choo’ Cardinal is perhaps the earliest ripening of all Asian persimmon making it an excellent cultivar for cool summer climates like the West Coast or other northerly regions with shorter summers. It bears abundant crops of large, sweet fruit. The fruit is non-astringent and can be eaten when crisp like an apple or when soft and tender like a tomato. Great for fresh eating and drying. Persimmons are one of the most popular fruits in Asia and treasured for fresh eating or desserts. Self-fertile.
Common Name: Persimmon - [Citrus Pre-Order]
Family: Ebenaceae (The Ebony Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 10-15'
Width: 8-10'
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Green, Good Fall Colour
Class: Deciduous
Type: Shrub
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries: Orange
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Primary or secondary forests or in scrub, often in mountains.
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
