Ichi-Ki-Kei-Jiro Asian Persimmon Tree

Ichi-Ki-Kei-Jiro is our hardiest Asian persimmon, a compact Jiro-family variety whose name translates from Japanese as “first life from Jiro,” reflecting its significance as a cold-hardier improvement on the standard Jiro type. Non-astringent, sweet even when picked firm, and seedless, it delivers the eat-it-like-an-apple persimmon experience that makes non-astringent varieties so accessible to first-time growers. The compact 8-10 foot mature size makes it the most patio-friendly and space-efficient non-astringent persimmon in the catalog, bountiful in its annual September-October production. Grafted, self-pollinating, bears in 2-3 years. Grown in EZ Start® pots for superior root development.

Our Hardiest Asian Persimmon — Cold-Hardy Jiro Performance

Standard Jiro and Fuyu persimmons are reliably cold-hardy through Zone 7, with limited performance in Zone 6. Ichi-Ki-Kei-Jiro extends that range into Zone 6 with notably better cold hardiness than most non-astringent Asian persimmon varieties, making it the practical choice for gardeners at the northern edge of Asian persimmon territory who want the non-astringent eating experience without sacrificing reliability through cold winters.

Non-Astringent, Sweet When Firm — Eat It Like an Apple

Like Jiro and Fuyu, Ichi-Ki-Kei-Jiro is fully non-astringent. The medium-to-large, round-to-oblate, orange fruit can be eaten crisp and firm straight off the tree when the skin turns orange, without waiting for softening. No puckery tannins, no patience required. Sweet, mild, and seedless at September-October ripeness, outstanding for fresh eating and equally versatile in sweet and savory cooked preparations.

Compact and Bountiful — The Patio Persimmon

At 8-10 feet tall and wide, Ichi-Ki-Kei-Jiro is the most compact non-astringent Asian persimmon we offer, fitting naturally into smaller home orchards, patio plantings, and gardens where standard persimmon tree sizes would be impractical. The bountiful bearing habit produces generous annual crops from a manageable, easy-to-harvest tree that asks very little in the way of ongoing care once established.

Why Growers Choose Ichi-Ki-Kei-Jiro Asian Persimmon

• Our hardiest Asian persimmon — cold-hardy Jiro-family variety for Zone 6 growers
• Non-astringent, sweet when firm — eat it like an apple, no waiting for softening
• Compact 8-10 foot size — the most patio-friendly non-astringent persimmon we offer
• Bountiful annual production — generous September-October harvests from an easy-care tree
• Seedless, self-pollinating — productive with just one tree
• EZ Start® roots, grafted, bears in 2-3 years — strong establishment and earlier production