Diospyros kaki 'Jiro' (non-astringent Persimmon)

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Diospyros kaki 'Jiro 'is a variety of persimmon known for its large sweet fruit and tolerance of cold winters.

Key details about Diospyros kaki 'Jiro':

- Large fruit, rounded oval shape with clean shiny skin
- Skin is yellow-orange, changing to deep-orange when over ripe
- Flesh is firm with a delicate sweet taste
- Good autumn leaf colours of orange and red, fruit can remain on the tree after leaf fall.
- Prefers loamy soil in full sun, but will grow in most conditions
- Harvest season is typically from October to December
- Self-fertile and does not require cross-pollination

The 'Jiro' persimmon is valued for its ornamental appeal and bountiful crop of attractive sweet fruit.