Persimmon Plants at BCA

The following species and varieties are currently represented in our collections. To include taxa that are no longer present, go to this other list.

  • Diospyros kaki

    Japanese Persimmon
    A small tree w/ large, edible fruits & showy fall color, but not very cold-hardy, so it may be damaged by harsh Zone 6 winters.
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    • Diospyros kaki 'Jiro' // Jiro Japanese Persimmon
    • Diospyros kaki 'Saijo' // Saijo Japanese Persimmon

  • Diospyros virginiana

    Common Persimmon
    A native, medium-sized, deciduous tree that adapts well to soil & weather extremes, producing an edible fruit on female trees.
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    • Diospyros virginiana // Common Persimmon ("straight species")
    • Diospyros virginiana 'Meader' // Meader Persimmon