Chocolate Persimmon Tree - Grafted 2-3 Ft - Sweet Red Skin, Firm Brown Flesh - Diospyros digyna

Chocolate Persimmon Tree Overview

The Chocolate Persimmon Tree (Diospyros digyna) is a grafted fruit tree standing 2 to 3 feet tall, ideal for home gardens and patio containers. It produces small to medium-sized oblong fruits with bright red skin and firm brown flesh, known for their sweet and spicy flavor. This compact and bushy tree ships in a pot, ready for planting and growth in suitable outdoor spaces.

Key Features

• Grafted for enhanced growth and fruit production
• Self-fruitful, requiring no additional pollinators
• Compact, bushy growth habit suitable for limited spaces
• Produces flavorful sweet and spicy fruit with bright red skin
• Ships in a pot for easy planting and establishment
• Requires approximately 200 hours of chilling for optimal fruiting

Growing Information

The Chocolate Persimmon Tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, loamy soil. Moderate watering is recommended, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent overwatering. It is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10, making it suitable for a range of temperate climates. Its compact and bushy habit makes it an excellent choice for both garden beds and container growing.