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Persimmon 'Hachiya'

7-Gallon

Height: 15-20 feet tall.
Spread: 12-15 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 7a.
Other Names: Diospyros kaki 'Hachiya'

Description:
A highly popular astringent persimmon variety known for its large, acorn-shaped fruit and deep orange skin. 'Hachiya' is rich in flavor and incredibly sweet when fully ripe. It is best enjoyed when soft and jelly-like, making it perfect for baking, purees, and fresh eating. This vigorous tree is an excellent choice for home orchards, offering stunning fall foliage and abundant fruit.

Edible Qualities:
Persimmon 'Hachiya' is prized for its smooth, sweet flesh that becomes soft when fully ripe. Due to its astringency when unripe, it must be allowed to fully soften before consumption.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating (When Fully Ripe)
- Baking
- Purees
- Preserves
- Drying

Features & Attributes:
Persimmon 'Hachiya' showcases glossy green foliage throughout the growing season, turning vibrant shades of orange and red in the fall. Its large, bright orange fruit remains on the tree after leaf drop, adding ornamental appeal to the landscape.

This is a deciduous tree with an upright, spreading growth habit. Its attractive form and productive nature make it a great addition to edible gardens and backyard orchards. It is highly adaptable and thrives in various soil conditions.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Persimmon 'Hachiya' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Accent
- Orchard/Edible Landscaping

Planting & Growing:
Persimmon 'Hachiya' will grow to be about 15-20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12-15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3-4 feet from the ground, making it suitable for small orchards and backyard gardens. It grows at a medium rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional deep watering during dry spells. 'Hachiya' is self-fertile but produces better yields when planted near another persimmon variety. A layer of mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Additional Characteristics:
- Fall Color Interest
- Astringent Until Fully Ripe
- Self-Fertile
- Drought Tolerant
- Large, Showy Fruit