Chocolate Persimmon – Diospyros kaki Grafted Live Tree | 2–3 Feet Tall | Ships in 3 Gallon Pot Sweet Spicy Brown Flesh | Rare Variety | Self-Fruitful Tree

Grow a unique and highly sought-after persimmon with this 2–3 foot tall grafted Chocolate Persimmon tree, shipped in a 3-gallon pot and ready to plant. This specialty variety produces small to medium oblong fruit with bright red skin and distinctive brown-fleshed interior.

The flesh is sweet, firm, and slightly spicy with a rich, superb flavor—making it a favorite among persimmon connoisseurs. Unlike astringent types, this variety develops deep brown flesh when pollinated and offers excellent eating quality.

This is a grafted tree, meaning it will produce true-to-type fruit and bear earlier than seed-grown trees. It is also self-fruitful and requires approximately 200 chill hours.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live grafted Chocolate Persimmon tree
✔️ Height: approximately 2–3 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in 3-gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted tree
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Chocolate Persimmon
Botanical Name: Diospyros kaki ‘Chocolate’
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Grafted young tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Fruit Size: Small to medium, oblong
Fruit Skin: Bright red
Flesh Color: Brown when mature
Flavor: Sweet, firm, slightly spicy
Chill Hours: Approximately 200 hours
Harvest Season: Fall
Mature Height: 12–15 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Self-Fruitful: Yes
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes (large container recommended when young)

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best fruit color and sweetness. Prune during dormancy to maintain structure and encourage strong fruiting branches.