Wayside Gardens Diospyros Asian Persimmon
Best compact fruit tree for gardeners with limited outdoor space.
This compact fruit tree brings the orchard to your backyard without demanding a sprawling estate. While you will have to wait until late autumn for the harvest, the trade-off is a stunning, year-round ornamental that looks just as good as its sweet fruit tastes.
$43.95
Who it's for
- Cool-climate growers looking for reliable, cold-hardy fruit trees
- Gardeners seeking sweet, crisp fruit without the bitter aftertaste
- Homeowners wanting vibrant seasonal color and winter landscape interest
Who should skip it
- Novice growers intimidated by regular, technical pruning maintenance
- Impatient gardeners wanting an immediate harvest after planting
- Gardeners with heavy, poorly draining clay soil conditions
Performance breakdown
Space Efficiency
Compact upright habit fits perfectly into smaller residential garden footprints.
Ornamental Appeal
Smooth bark and vibrant fall foliage provide year-round visual interest.
Harvest Yield
Reliably produces abundant crops of exceptionally sweet, late-season fruit.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention for gardeners seeking a low-stress fruit tree.
Climate Versatility
Thrives consistently across hardiness zones six through nine.
Culinary Quality
High sugar content makes this variety a standout for fresh eating.
Key Specs
SKU
27315
Genus
Diospyros
Species
kaki
Item Form
Trade Gallon
Habit
Upright
Hardiness Zones
6 - 9
Mature Height
15 Feet
Mature Width
10 Feet
Tree Species
Fruit Tree
Soil Type
Normal, loamy
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