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treeJapanese persimmon. Self-fertile varieties available. Fruit ripens late autumn after leaves drop. Astringent types must fully ripen; non-astringent eaten firm.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Spider mites, Thrips.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps, Predatory mites, Minute pirate bugs to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
Well-draining, deep, slightly acidic
Thrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Persimmon