Persimmon — Izu
Diospyros kaki 'Izu'
Non Astringent Persimmon
Small heavy cropping tree which requires thinning and is suited to cooler Autumns. Fruit is eaten fresh or can be dried. Wonderful specimen tree as it has magnificent orange/red autumn leaves which drop to reveal the dark orange fruit on a bare tree
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Fruit information
Maturity: matures approximately April, before Fuyu.
Fruit size: Medium.
Skin: Dark orange, can bruise easily.
Texture: Soft, juicy, fine.
Flavour: Good.
Chill: Low.
Yield: strong.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: PUBLIC.
Pollinators: Self fertile but can use other varieties.
Growing conditions: Prefers full sun and a sheltered position, well drained deep sandy loam or loam soils. Prefers slightly acidic soils and is drought tolerant although it does require good watering over the growing season.
Disease: Suffers from scale, crown gall and dieback. Pests may include light brown apple moth, two spotted mite, mealy bug, fruit fly, thrips and birds.
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