Grow your own Japanese Persimmon Tree (Diospyros kaki)! This stunning deciduous tree produces sweet, bright orange fruit in fall and showcases beautiful red foliage before leaf drop. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10, it thrives in warm climates and can also be grown in containers. A perfect choice for fruit gardeners and ornamental landscapes! Variety: Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) Growth Height: 20-30 ft (compact size possible in containers) Fruit: Sweet, bright orange, 3-4? diameter Growing Zones: USDA 7-10 (can be grown in containers) Sunlight: Full sun for best fruiting Soil Type: Well-draining, loamy, slightly acidic Watering: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture Pollination: Self-pollinating, but higher yield with multiple trees Fall Color: Vibrant red to gold foliage before leaf drop Germination: Cold stratify for 3 months, sprouts in 6-8 weeks Ornamental Edible: Beautiful landscape tree with delicious fruit Common Name: Japanese Persimmon Scientific Name: Diospyros kaki USDA Zones: 7-10 (container growing possible in colder zones) Fruit Color: Bright orange Soil Requirements: Well-draining, slightly acidic Sunlight Needs: Full sun Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil moist but not soggy Germination Time: 6-8 weeks (after cold stratification) Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Tree persimmon seeds, kaki tree, japanese persimmon, fruit tree seeds, hardy fruit tree, diospyros kaki, orange fruit tree, exotic fruit tree, fall color tree, edible landscape, cold hardy tree, container fruit, rare fruit seeds