A tree cultivated for its edible fruits and ornamental value. Bonsai.
The fruit is eaten fresh or in jams, cakes and ice-cream because of its sugary savour. The pulp is astringent. The persimmon contains carbon hydrates, vitamins, iron. The wood is used in cabinet-making.
Deciduous tree up to 10m with deep-green leaves turning to orangey and purple in autumn. Little yellow flowers. A big orangey and edible fruit known as persimmon.
It prefers clay and deep soils.
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
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Flower colour | Yellow |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Foliage color | Green |
Fruit color | Orange |
Hardiness | Hardy, No drought resistant |
Height of plant | Plug: 50/60cm |
Plant use | Bonsai, Fruit production, Gardening, Medicinal, Singular, Urban garden |
Soil - Ph | Alkaline |
Soil - Type | Clay, No preference |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Regular |