Maekawa Jiro Asian Persimmon
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Description
A uniquely cold-hardy tropical tree. Large, seedless persimmons have a conical shape, and are firm and crunchy, with the sweet taste of fresh sugar cane. The time to pick is when the fruit turns orange and the flesh is still firm, like an apple. A perennial taste-test winner! The naturally-dwarf size (rarely taller than 15’) makes fruit-picking easy. Excellent pest- and disease-resistance. This tree will also suffer heat, drought and humidity without flinching. Ripens approximately one week earlier than Ichi-Ki-Kei Jiro, in September. Grafted. Self-pollinating, but will produce more/larger fruit with a Jiro (Fuyu) nearby.
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Characteristics
| Fruit Color | Orange |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 3 - 4 |
| Zone Range | 6 - 10 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
6 - 10
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatability range of this variety before ordering.
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
When your tree matures, it will be approximately 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide.
Recommended Spacing
We recommend spacing these trees 12 - 15' apart to ensure room for growth.
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. You'll get fruit with only one plant!
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
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
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Why did you choose this?
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Been searching for a Japanese persimmon tree like I grew up with. Local stores have persimmon trees ( don't know what kind) So I picked this on.
Carol M
on Aug 22, 2020
Needed it to help pollinate another tree.
JOHN P
on May 28, 2020
Been searching for a Japanese persimmon tree like I grew up with. Local stores have persimmon trees ( don't know what kind) So I picked this on.
Carol M
on Aug 22, 2020
Because I wanted a dwarf persimmon tree, as I have extremely limited growing space. In fact, I will be growing this tree in a large pot.
MARGARET P
on Jul 13, 2020
Because I wanted a dwarf persimmon tree, as I have extremely limited growing space. In fact, I will be growing this tree in a large pot.
MARGARET P
on Jul 13, 2020
I am in love with persimmons and need to get them growing on my land
shelley s
on May 5, 2020
How many years from time of purchase did it bear fruit?
BEST ANSWER: You can find the years-to-bear information in the Characteristics section, near the top of the page, underneath the description. This tree takes 3-4 years to bear.
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- LeAnn Staff on Jul 26, 2019
trying to pre order a maekawa and says that a jiro (fuyu) nearby for polinating will help. so i look up jiro asian and they are compatable with my zone and (fuyu) are not so im not sure if the jiro asian is the one i need?.
BEST ANSWER: You don???t need a pollinator: in fact, you???ll have seeds in the fruit if you plant a pollinator.
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- MARINA M on Dec 13, 2019
do we need fruit rippen before we can eat ?
BEST ANSWER: They should be ripe before eaten. You can ripen persimmons at home by placing them in a paper bag with a banana or an apple to expose the fruit to ethylene fumes. They should take three to six days to fully ripen, and once ripe they must be eaten immediately. One variety of persimmon, the tannin-free Fuyu, can be eaten at any stage of ripeness
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- TiffanyF Staff on Dec 1, 2020
how do we get refund or credit and cancel this tree order?
BEST ANSWER: This is a Q&A forum for product questions: I'm sorry, but we don't have access to orders and customer information here. If you would kindly call Customer Support at 800.325.4180, email info@starkbros.com or visit starkbros.com and start a chat, they will be able to address your issue.
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- TiffanyF Staff on Sep 30, 2020
is maekiwa jiro asian persimon is non astrigent?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. Yes this variety is sweet and non astringent.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on May 26, 2020
I'm interested in Maekawa Jiro Asian Persimmon, are there larger trees available?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. These trees are green house grown and are only offered in this one size currently.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on May 11, 2020
What would be the full mature height?
BEST ANSWER: We appreciate you reaching out to us. This variety is naturally a dwarf size (rarely taller than 15???)
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
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- TiffanyF Staff on Apr 21, 2020
Will this Asian persimmon variety cross pollinate with a Yates persimmon?
BEST ANSWER: Asian and American persimmons are two different species and will not cross-pollinate.
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- LeAnn Staff on May 25, 2019
Is this non-astringent persimmon?
How large does the maekawa grow?
BEST ANSWER: It rarely grows taller than 15"; it is a naturally dwarf tree.
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- LeAnn Staff on Mar 15, 2019
what is the difference between Maekawa Jiro Asian Persimmon and ICHI-KI-KEI-?
BEST ANSWER: They are very similar and ripen at about the same time. "Itchy", as it's called, is somewhat more cold-hardy and grows to a mature height of about 5' taller than Maekawa; Maekawa Jiro is also more pest- and disease-resistant.
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- LeAnn Staff on Mar 12, 2019
Can you grow this tree in a pot? Maekawa Jiro Asian Permission
BEST ANSWER: You can grow almost anything in a container! This excellent article will answer your questions and provide good advice. Please see "Growing Fruit Trees in Containers" //www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/fruit-trees-in-containers-pt1
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- LeAnn Staff on Mar 8, 2019
Would it do ok in an area that collects rain water or super well drained better? I have limited full sun areas in my yard and the best is in the area that doesn't drain well
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