Diospyros kaki ‘Phoenix’

Diospyros kaki 'Phoenix' is an early-ripening Korean persimmon with heavy crops of large, sweet, flavourful, bright orange fruit.

Diospyros kaki ‘Phoenix’ is an outstanding early-ripening Korean persimmon with heavy crops of large, sweet, flavourful, bright orange fruit. Early-ripening varieties are particularly good for cool summer climates like the West Coast or other northerly regions with shorter summers. The fruit is astringent and can be eaten when soft and tender like a tomato. Excellent fall colour. 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:  White/Cream

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Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Shrub

Bloom Time:  Summer

Soil Moisture:  Average

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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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