Persimmon (kaki)
Persimmon (kaki): Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
The persimmon tree, Diospyros kaki, is a deciduous fruit tree in the Ebenaceae family, native to eastern Asia. It is known for its persimmons, whose orange colours are associated with autumn. Its value goes beyond the crop: branching outline, foliage and seasonal changes also make it an ornamental tree. Cultivars differ in their vigour, fruit characteristics and ripening time, rather than sharing one uniform appearance or development.The broad, simple leaves are green during the growing season. They often turn yellow, orange or red before falling. Some fruits can remain visible on the branches after leaf fall, creating a contrast with the tree’s framework. This appearance depends on the cultivar and the progress of the season. It does not mean that every fruit is ready to eat at the same moment.The inconspicuous flowers appear towards late spring or early summer and have a small bell-like shape. Fruiting characteristics vary between cultivars:…
