Matsumoto Japanese Persimmon |
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Ebenaceae Diospyros Kaki Matsumoto |
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Grows In | Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F through Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F |
Sun Exposure | Full / Mostly Sun |
Soil Drainage | Well Drained |
Resistent To | Drought, Insect, Disease, Heat |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Average Height | 10' to 12' |
Average Width | 10' to 15' |
Attracts | Wildlife, Visual Attention |
Fragrances | None |
Diospyros Kaki 'Matsumoto' is a moderate growing tree and fruit bearing plant that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 6A through 9B. It matures to an average height of 10 feet to 12 feet and an average width of 10 feet to 15 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. It prefers growing in a location that provides full sun and grows best when planted in sand, loam, clay or silt soil that is well drained. The foliage is dark green in color. It attracts wildlife and visual attention and is resistant to drought, insects, diseases and heat.
Matsumoto Persimmon can be useful in the landscape in landscape beds or islands and also in theme gardens or cottage gardens.
This is the fun part. There are lots of selections of Japanese Persimmon trees, each with their own flavor, ripening time, and more. What really determines the type you should choose is how you want to use them. Most are good for snacking. Others are great for making jam, jelly, and preserves. So do a little homework, and click on the link below to use the Japanese Persimmon Tree Information Sheet to help make your selections.
This variety ripens about a month earlier than other Japanese Persimmons. It has the same excellent sweet taste as the Hana Fuyu in a smaller fruit and is the most important commercial variety in the U.S.
Health Benefits: Japanese persimmon are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamin A, manganese and fiber, especially soluble fiber. It contains a fair amount of some of the B-complex vitamins, potassium and calcium.
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