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Maekawa Jiro Asian Persimmon
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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 ?
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.

Read about how to grow persimmon trees »

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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
Needed it to help pollinate another tree.
JOHN P on May 28, 2020
I am in love with persimmons and need to get them growing on my land
shelley s on May 5, 2020
Early producer, non-astringent
Paula M on Dec 24, 2019
It was on my daughter's Amazon wish list.
Mrs. Linda P on Dec 12, 2019
Self-pollinating & cold hardy to zone 6.
Terri V on May 18, 2019
In Northern Nevada it can snow in July. We have an extreme high desert climate. Super cold in winter, and super hot in summer.
Martin U on May 17, 2019
Supposed to be disease and pest resistant. Should be easy to grow and should be good in my zone.
James B on Apr 6, 2019
Good fruit!
Ernie on Apr 3, 2019
self pollinating, sweet, non astringent
Vasil A on Apr 3, 2019
Great taste.
Ariel C on Mar 11, 2019
We enjoy persimmon fruit and wanted to grow a tree
Lavern K on Mar 6, 2019
Disease resistance and cold hardy.
SORIN G on Feb 25, 2019
Like persimmons so I thought I would see if can grow one
George C on Feb 17, 2019
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?
Felice on Jul 25, 2019
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.
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?.
Shane V on Dec 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: You don???t need a pollinator: in fact, you???ll have seeds in the fruit if you plant a pollinator.
do we need fruit rippen before we can eat ?
john n on Nov 27, 2020
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
how do we get refund or credit and cancel this tree order?
tammy d on Sep 27, 2020
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.
is maekiwa jiro asian persimon is non astrigent?
olive on May 23, 2020
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!
I'm interested in Maekawa Jiro Asian Persimmon, are there larger trees available?
Gary C on May 9, 2020
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!
What would be the full mature height?
Mat S on Apr 20, 2020
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!
Will this Asian persimmon variety cross pollinate with a Yates persimmon?
Tim C on May 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Asian and American persimmons are two different species and will not cross-pollinate.
Is this non-astringent persimmon?
Dette on Apr 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it is. It's very sweet.
How large does the maekawa grow?
Sabrina N on Mar 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It rarely grows taller than 15"; it is a naturally dwarf tree.
what is the difference between Maekawa Jiro Asian Persimmon and ICHI-KI-KEI-?
yy w on Mar 12, 2019
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.
Can you grow this tree in a pot? Maekawa Jiro Asian Permission
Lavern K on Mar 8, 2019
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
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
Katie on Jun 3, 2020

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