Japanese Persimmon – Diospyros kaki Tree Seeds | 5 Seeds | Edible Fruit Tree | Fall Color | Fragrant Flowers | Zone 7–10

Grow your own sweet, vibrant fruit with these Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) seeds. This beautiful deciduous fruit tree is prized for its large, bright orange fruits, fragrant spring flowers, and stunning fall foliage in shades of gold, red, and orange.

Reaching 20–30 feet tall with a rounded spreading crown, Japanese Persimmon is both ornamental and productive. In late fall, after the leaves drop, the tree becomes a breathtaking display of glowing orange fruit hanging throughout the branches. Fruits can be eaten fresh when fully ripe or used in baking, drying (hoshigaki), jams, syrups, and desserts. Leaves may even be used for tea.

This species is moderately drought tolerant once established and adapts to a range of soil types, making it an excellent addition to home orchards, edible landscapes, or as a striking specimen tree.

You will receive:
✔️ 5 Japanese Persimmon seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Non-pretreated seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Japanese Persimmon, Kaki Persimmon
Botanical Name: Diospyros kaki
Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Deep, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained loam preferred
Watering: Medium; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 20–30 feet
Spread: 20–30 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to medium
USDA Zones: 7–10 (tolerates winter lows near 0°F once mature)
Bloom Time: May–June
Fall Color: Orange, red, yellow
Special Features: Edible fruit, fragrant flowers, ornamental fall display
Container Friendly: Yes, when young and properly pruned

💡 Care Tip:
Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Cold stratify for 60–90 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium. Sow 3/4 inch deep and keep soil evenly moist during germination. Young seedlings benefit from protection from harsh frost in colder zones.