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    DIOSPYROS kaki
    DIOSPYROS kaki
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    DIOSPYROS kaki

    Commonly known as Chinese persimmon, Japanese persimmon.

    Oval glossy green leaves which turn yellow orange and purple in autumn. Female plants bear conical yellow fruits
    Small
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    2 to 3 Litre  
    Delivery Information
    Availability yet to be determined
    £30.00 each 
    Availability yet to be determined - We don't yet know when or if this plant is coming back into stock
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    5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    £50.00 each 
    Available late spring to early summer 2026 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Good to know
      Male and female flowers are produced, usually, on separate plants(plants supplied unsexed)
    • Medicinal properties
    • Pests & Diseases
      Under glass, mealy bugs, scale and leaf rollers.
    • Place of origin
      China
    • Deciduous
      Oval, glossy, dark-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
    • Yellow
    • Bell/Lantern
      Small, bell-shaped flowers to 1.5cm (½in) long
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      7m (22ft)
    • Tree
      Spreading tree
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Loamy
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold drying winds
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        7m (22ft)
      		  
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    Diospyros - Growing Guide
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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