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Diospyros kaki 'tane-Nashi'

Tane-Nashi Persimmon

Diospyros kaki ‘Tanenashi’ is a deciduous fruit tree valued for its upright to rounded form and large, seedless, astringent orange fruit that ripens in fall and becomes sweet when fully soft, creating both ornamental and edible appeal, with glossy green foliage that develops rich yellow to orange-red fall color.


Mature Size:
Width: 15–20 ft
Height: 20–30 ft

USDA Zones: 7a–10b (more cold-tolerant than some Asian persimmons; still best in protected sites in colder areas)
Light: Full sun
Blooms: Small, creamy-white flowers in late spring
Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to a range of soils
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during establishment


🌸 Landscape Uses
Edible gardens, orchards, specimen tree, patio tree, ornamental fruit tree


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Bees, birds
Tolerances: Heat, moderate drought once established

Plant type
Fruit Tree
Height
20-30'
Width
15-20'
Hardiness zones
7–9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Late Spring
Flower color
Amber
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Yellow
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Soil
Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained
Landscape use
Fruit
Shape
Rounded, Upright
Bark
Platy
Fruit
Yes
Fragrant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No