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The Chocolate persimmon is an older home garden favorite. Small to medium size with an almost oblong, acorn shape. The flavor of the Chocolate persimmon is sweet and spicy with firm brown flesh. The name Chocolate comes from the brown color of the flesh. The skin is a dark orange to an almost red color when fully ripe. The flesh of the Chocolate persimmon is firm to a smooth, almost jam like texture.
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USDA ZONES: 8-11 Outdoors
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Description

Diospyros kaki 'Chocolate'

The Chocolate persimmon is an older home garden favorite. Small to medium size with an almost oblong, acorn shape. The flavor of the Chocolate persimmon is sweet and spicy with firm brown flesh. The name Chocolate comes from the brown color of the flesh. The skin is a dark orange to an almost red color when fully ripe. The flesh of the Chocolate persimmon is firm to a smooth, almost jam like texture. This variety is pollination-variant and so is astringent and must be pollinated to reach their full flavor potential. Although fruit can set and ripen without a pollinating variety, planting another variety of persimmon such as Fuyu Imoto, Coffee Cake, or Hachiya will give the best results. Chocolate itself produces a good percentage of male flowers and is a great pollinator for other Persimmon varieties. Persimmons are an excellent source of fiber and are high in vitamins A, B6, C, E and K. Late ripening, these are harvested in the late fall after a few good periods of cold. Brown fleshed varieties of persimmons are from Japan and were first introduced into the United States in the 1870's
Characteristics
Fruit Color:
Brown
Ripens:
October - November
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
regular water
Soil Type:
well-draining
Soil pH Level:
pH of 6.5
Tree Size:
Persimmon trees can typically grow 15 to 20 feet depending on variety. Recommending spacing for the persimmons is 12 to 15 feet on center. Maintain trees to below 10 feet with regular pruning for size control.
Years to Bear:
3
Pollination:
Requires Pollenizer
Bloom Color:
Cold Hardy:
to 28° F
Primary USDA Zone Range:
8 - 11
Secondary USDA Zone Range:
N/A
Chill Hours:
500 -
Size & Spacing

Persimmon trees can typically grow 15 to 20 feet depending on variety. Recommending spacing for the persimmons is 12 to 15 feet on center. Maintain trees to below 10 feet with regular pruning for size control.

12 to15 feet on center

Planting & Care
Persimmons are almost free of common diseases and pests and require very little if any sprayings. Birds and squirrels however love persimmons and will be a concern. Plant on well-drained soil or mound or plant in raised beds if poor drainage is suspected.
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