Ichi-Ki-Kei-Jiro Asian Persimmon Tree
Description
Our hardiest Asian persimmon. The name translates to “first life from Jiro”. This bountiful bearer features medium-large, non-astringent fruit that is sweet even when picked firm! Fruit is round to oblate. Seedless. Heat-tolerant. Ripens in September to October. Grafted. Self-pollinating.
Note: Our persimmon trees are grown in EZ Start® pots, which allow the roots to self-air prune and redirect energy to producing a dense mass of feeder roots. The main tap root will begin forming once planted in its permanent location, and will fully develop over the next 2-3 years.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Green, Yellow |
| Fruit Color | Orange |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 6 - 9 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | September-october |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Soft |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 3 |
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
Recommended Spacing
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow persimmon trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Shipping Information
Arrives when it's time to plant
Questions & Answers
A local tree farmer who has persimmons states the black spots are caused if the temperature gets below freezing before they are picked/ripe. some years you just have to use them to decorate the bare tree in the fall and let the birdies eat them.
I'm not sure where the "10 year" claim originated, but we have trees that are going on 20 years growing in containers here and they don't appear to be in a state of decline. Life expectancy beyond that seems to depend on location and care. Many Asian persimmons live for 30+ years.
Armando, I have this tree in Chandler, AZ. And the tree feels just fine. I bought this persimmon 2 years ago. Didn't use any shade or sun screen. In the summer time the edges of the leaves were kind of dry, but it survived last summer without any impact. Ivan.
It would need to be a big pot to avoid root binding.
In piedmont NC zone 7, this year we had a late frost and rained almost everyday in April, leaves appeared late April with flower buds (it was about 5" or so with 3-4 buds per branch). Flowers are on new growths of current year branches. It's best to feed it in spring with compost. I had one at old house, only fed compost from city yard waste every 2-3 years... 6' tree got hundreds of flowers in spring.
We purchased the tree in 2017. So far, the tree is healthy and thriving. It has not produced fruit yet. I am in southwestern Illinois. We have had considerable rain this year and it has been cooler than normal. It just turned hot and humid. We thought with all the rain and prolonged season of cooler temperatures the tree would suffer. But, it has grown and all leaves are lush/green. It is in the front yard and gets direct sun. Looking forward to it bearing fruit.
This tree gets to be about 8-10' tall.
patrick,
make sure you do NOT bury the graft. that is a swelling or bump down low on the trunk. if you cover it with dirt, then the portion above the graft could take root. that could produce a tree very unlike what you were expecting.
it is really hot and dry here in southwest utah. the second concern would be to make sure it has plenty of moisture initially. plant the tree in a wide hole only as deep as the root ball (so the tree won't settle). i like to fill the hole with water to ensure a good supply of moisture at that depth. after the water has soaked in about half way, plant the tree with the soil from the hole. build a basin around the treehole and fill it with water to soak in again. i watered by filling the hole each day for a week or when it starts to leaf. this is to charge the soil with moisture. after that i would taper off each week_ every other day the second week, then half that. for the first season i would water it a minimum of twice a week, then weekly and deeply the seasons after.
These spots appear in response to (humid) weather, but they are only superficial. They don't affect the fruit quality or taste, just the appearance, but it is not uncommon to see these spots on persimmon fruit and leaves.
Customer Reviews
I put a large pot and the glowing very fast and started have a fruit already,
But I throw away the fruit , I want the tree focus on root first.
Know I just bought another one .
Pollinating companion for my Jiro Asian.
Expanding my potting trees collection. Trying new varieties recommended for my area.
I never try the fruit I would love to compare with fuyu
Persimmons were another fruit my husband grew up eating from his Italian grandparents. This may not be the same type of tree exactly, but I enjoy the shape of the fruit.