Science · Plants, Natives & Crops
Persimmon
This profile covers Asian or Japanese persimmon, which includes astringent and nonastringent fruit types. Trees offer edible fruit and autumn landscape interest.
Diospyros kaki · Deciduous fruit tree
Profile
- Light
- Full sun.
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained loam is preferred, although trees tolerate a range of soils.
- Soil pH
- The NC State account gives pH 6.0–6.5.
- Fruit set
- Trees can set seedless fruit without pollination.
- Eating quality
- Astringent types must soften or be treated before eating; nonastringent types can be eaten firm.
Water & soil context
- Moisture (VWC)
- Maintain moist but well-drained soil.
- Salinity tolerance
- A salt-sensitivity class or threshold is not documented in the cited pages.
- Drought tolerance
- Listed as drought tolerant by NC State; that designation does not establish an irrigation schedule.
Illustrative monitoring-depth band
6–12 in
Editorial placement example, not a validated optimum or total rooting depth. Confirm the site's root distribution and soil horizons; multiple depths may be needed.
Preserve drainage while maintaining suitable soil moisture, particularly when establishing young trees.
Problems to watch
- Scale insects
- Mealybugs
- Leaf spot
- Fruit cracking
- Late frost injury
Stress signs
- Leaf spotting
- Cracks at the blossom end of fruit
- Separation around the calyx
- Premature fruit drop
Where you'll find it
- Fresh fruit
- Edible landscaping
- Autumn ornamental interest
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All Science profilesPublished botanical and soil references are distinct from GroundWorx product guidance. Moisture thresholds and monitoring depths require site calibration; sources do not establish product performance or diagnose stress.