Japanese Persimmon Tree
Cultivated for over 2,000 years
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
Plant in a 5L Pot
60-95cm inc. pot on arrival
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Japanese Persimmon Tree
- Among the oldest cultivated plants, going back 2000 years
- Introduced to Europe in the 1780s
- Originating from temperate regions in China and Japan, the tree is well suited to the British climate
- Produces countless apple-sized fruits when mature
- Attracts wildlife, such as birds
- Fruit needs to be left to ripen otherwise it will be very astringent
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPotsâ„¢.
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Self fertile
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Japanese Persimmon can be grown in a large container of at least 45 cm, though it will need regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
The Japanese Persimmon Tree can grow into a medium-sized tree reaching 5 to 8 metres in height.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Japanese Persimmon Tree requires full sun, needing at least 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal fruit ripening.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The Japanese Persimmon Tree prefers deep, loamy, well-draining soil, and benefits from the soil being kept consistently moist, especially when temperatures rise above 25°C.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Japanese Persimmon Tree needs deep watering once a week, providing about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water, especially when temperatures rise above 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Japanese Persimmon Tree benefits from annual pruning to maintain health and shape.
How hardy is this plant?
The Japanese persimmon is borderline hardy (RHS H3), tolerating temperatures down to -5°C. It can be grown outdoors in a very warm, sheltered, south-facing spot in southern England, but in central and northern parts of the UK, it is best cultivated in a large container and moved to a frost-free greenhouse for the winter.
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Fruit plants grown with love (and serious knowhow!)
Mike’s our guy when it comes to growing soft fruits. He’s our grape guru. Our gooseberry genius. Our blueberry boffin. What Mike doesn’t know about soft fruits? Well, it simply isn’t worth knowing. Having traversed the world from Australia to Northern Ireland – and even undertaking a horticultural stint in Sweden – Mike combines his enthusiasm, technical expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and favourable climatic conditions of the Cotswolds to grow only the very juiciest, sweetest soft fruits.
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