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persimmon

Diospyros kaki L.f.

Family: Ebenaceae · Genus: Diospyros

Japanese persimmon, kaki

Secondary II High No biomass production
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Asian subtropical fruit tree, popular in southern and southeastern Brazil. EcoAgri lists it in the high stratum of the 'up to 50 years' bin. Tolerates light frost; deciduous in winter.

Götsch succession

Götsch stage
Secondary II
Ecological role
Late secondary
Primary stratum
High
Strata
High, Medium
Biomass class
No biomass production

Environment

Light requirement
Full sun
Water requirement
Moderate
Drought tolerance
Moderate
Soil pH range
6–6.5
Preferred soil texture
Loamy, Clayey, Sandy
Hardiness zones
7–10
Frost tolerance
-12.0 °C

Morphology

Mature height
5–10 m
Recommended spacing
6–7 m
Root system
Taproot
Root depth
Deep
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifespan
30–50 years
Time to first harvest
36 months

Biomes & climate

Köppen classes

Where it fits in a guild

Persimmon takes the High stratum in the Secondary II phase of succession — in a guild it shares the line with species from the other strata, each harvesting light at its own height, in its own time.

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Emergent High · ≈10 m Medium Low Ground cover

🪴 Cultivation

Adapts to pH 5.5–7.5 soils but crops best in loamy, moist, well-drained soils of pH 6.0–6.5. Has a long, sensitive taproot — transplant carefully, as damage heals slowly. Hardy in zones 7–10, tolerating about −12 °C, but needs a frost-free period during fruit ripening. Spacing 6–7 m.

📅 Phenology

Flowering months: October, November

Fruiting months: March, April, May

❓ Frequently asked questions

How long until the first harvest of persimmon?

The first harvest of persimmon comes around 36 months after planting.

What spacing is recommended for persimmon?

The recommended spacing for persimmon is 6–7 m.

How tall does persimmon grow?

At maturity, persimmon reaches 5–10 m tall.

When does persimmon fruit?

Fruiting of persimmon occurs in March, April, May.

When does persimmon flower?

Flowering of persimmon occurs in October, November.

What stage and stratum does persimmon occupy in a syntropic system?

In a syntropic system, persimmon belongs to the secondary ii stage, occupying the high stratum.

Functions

🍎 Fruit

Propagation

Seed, Grafting

Citations

  1. EcoAgri — Organização de algumas espécies vegetais por tempo de vida (placentas) e estrato (Cartilha 'Liberdade e Vida com Agrofloresta') , p. 3 (primary_stratum, gotsch_stage)
  2. North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — Diospyros kaki (ph_min, ph_max, hardiness_zone_min, hardiness_zone_max, frost_tolerance_c, root_system, root_depth, spacing_min_m, spacing_max_m, phenology, soil_texture_preference, cultivation_notes)
  3. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — Diospyros kaki L.f. (gbif_taxon_key, family, genus)

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