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| COMMON NAME Fuyugaki Persimmon |
| BOTANICAL NAME Diospyros kaki |
| HEIGHT 20′ |
| WIDTH 15′ |
| DECIDUOUS |
| COLD TOLERANCE 10° F |
| SOIL TYPE Well drained |
| DROUGHT TOLERANCE Medium |
| SALT TOLERANCE No |
| FLOWER Fragrant, yellowish-white, bell-shaped, 4 petals |
| MONTH OF COLOR Fall |
| FRUIT Green unripe; Orange ripe, with tough skin, tomato-shaped |
| ALLERGENS, TOXICITY AND ANIMALS People with digestion issues or have had gastric bypass surgery could have an intestinal blockage called a bezoar from excessive consumption of persimmons. Most common in farm animals than in people, though people who consume large amounts of persimmons or who have had gastric issues are at risk. |
| COMMENTS The most popularly sold persimmon. Non-astringent; Doesn’t cause the mouth to feel dry, as a wine causes. |
| PRICE 10 gallon $125, 3 gallon $55 |