{"product_id":"japanese-persimmon-diospyros-kaki-seeds-5-seeds-edible-fruit-tree-hardy-brilliant-fall-color","title":"Japanese Persimmon – Diospyros kaki Seeds | 5 Seeds | Edible Fruit Tree | Hardy | Brilliant Fall Color","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eGrow your own Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki), a beautiful and productive fruit tree prized for its sweet edible fruit and spectacular fall color. This deciduous tree forms a rounded, spreading crown and typically grows 20–30 feet tall, making it both an ornamental and edible landscape favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eIn spring, glossy green leaves emerge yellow-green before maturing through summer. In autumn, foliage turns brilliant shades of orange, red, and gold. After leaf drop, bright orange persimmons often remain hanging on bare branches, creating a stunning winter display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eFragrant, creamy-white female flowers and pink-toned male flowers bloom in late spring. Trees may be dioecious (separate male and female trees), but many produce fruit without pollination. The 3–4 inch fruits ripen to deep orange in late fall and can be eaten fresh, dried (hoshigaki), or used in jellies, syrups, cakes, pies, and more. Leaves can also be used for tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003ePerfect as a shade tree, specimen planting, espalier, or edible landscape feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e✔️ 5 Japanese Persimmon seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e✔️ Botanical name: Diospyros kaki\u003cbr data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e✔️ Open-pollinated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e✔️ Untreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e🌳 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eCommon Name: Japanese Persimmon\u003cbr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eBotanical Name: Diospyros kaki\u003cbr data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruiting tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow to Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eMature Height: 20–30 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eSpread: 20–30 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eSoil: Deep, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eWater: Medium; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 7–10 (hardy to about 0°F)\u003cbr data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eFall Color: Orange, red, yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eSeed Germination Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eCold stratify 60–90 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eSow 3\/4 inch deep in well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eKeep soil consistently moist but not soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47850328522993,"sku":null,"price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify7_49.jpg?v=1772262988","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/japanese-persimmon-diospyros-kaki-seeds-5-seeds-edible-fruit-tree-hardy-brilliant-fall-color","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}