Japanese Persimmon, Kaki Sheng

Japanese Persimmon, Kaki Sheng
Diospyros Kaki Sheng

The ‘Sheng’ persimmon (Diospyros kaki) is an exceptional Asian variety known for its rich flavor, early ripening, and decorative appearance. The fruits are medium to large, with a deep orange color and smooth, creamy texture. When fully ripe, they offer a pleasantly sweet taste with subtle nutty notes — perfect for fresh eating, drying, or making desserts.

The tree grows moderately, is cold-hardy, and adapts well to various soil types, making it suitable for home gardens in temperate climates. Besides its delicious fruits, the ‘Sheng’ persimmon adds ornamental value: its golden-red autumn foliage makes it a true highlight in any garden.

Advantages:

• Large, sweet, and aromatic fruits

• Compact, easy-to-grow tree

• Cold-resistant and high-yielding

• Decorative autumn foliage

• Ideal for fresh use or processing

Ripening period: Mid-September to late October
Pollination: Self-pollinating variety
Use: Fresh consumption, drying, jams, dessert

Important! The plants are bare rooted, ennobled. Because of the limitation in the dimensions of the transport package, the plants can be cut at 100 cm in height.

Saijo is one of the most preferred varieties of persimonom. The plants bloom in summer with white-pink flowers. The fruits are aromatic and sweet, medium-sized, conical and ribbed and seedless if not pollinated. The fruits ripens in mid-autumn and it is advisable to consume after softening because the amount of tannins decreases with increasing maturity.