Family: Ebenaceae
Genus: Diospyros (dy-oh-SPY-ros) (Info)
Species: kaki (KAH-kee) (Info)
Cultivar: Hachiya
Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Height:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)
Pale Green
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Foliage:
Deciduous
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By grafting
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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