Oriole™ Asian Persimmon

Oriole™ Asian Persimmon

Oriole™ is a unique Korean persimmon that features large, very sweet and flavorful fruit. Early ripening, it bears abundant crops of dark red fruit, which is ready to eat after it becomes soft and tender.

Hardy to 0º F., Asian Persimmons are easy to grow in the Northwest and other regions of the U.S. with mild winters. Persimmons rarely exceed 12ft. in height.

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Latin Name: Diospyros kaki
Site and Soil: Persimmon likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil
Rootstock Description: Grafted onto American Persimmon rootstock
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile
Hardiness: Oriole persimmon is hardy to at least 0°F
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 12ft with regular pruning. (Without pruning Persimmon can reach upwards of 20ft)
Fruit Taste: Sweet
Fruit Size: Large
Bloom Time: June
Ripening Time: October
Yield: 50+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: With proper care and placement Persimmon trees are not bothered by pests or diseases
USDA Zone: 7