Persimmon — Suruga
Diospyros kaki 'Suruga'
Persimmon trees in Autumn
Similar to Fuyu, this fruit is non astringent. Fruit is eaten fresh. A great specimen tree as it has red/orange leaves in Autumn which drop to reveal the dark orange fruit on a bare tree. Very striking.
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Fruit information
Maturity: approximately May.
Fruit size: Small.
Skin: Dark orange, less susceptible to skin marking.
Texture: Rich, crisp, non astringent.
Flavour: Sweet.
Storage: stores well.
Chill: Low, prefers warmer regions.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: PUBLIC.
Pollinators: Self fertile but can use other varieties.
Growing conditions: Prefers full sun and well drained sandy loam or loam soils. Likes slightly acidic soils and is drought tolerant although it does require a good watering over the growing season.
Disease: Suffers from crown gall, dieback, scale, light brown apple moth, two spotted mite, mealy bug, fruit fly, thrips and birds.
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