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Buy Jiro Persimmon plants for sale and enjoy sweet, crisp, non-astringent fruit from one of the most dependable Asian persimmon varieties available for Southern gardens and home orchards. Jiro Persimmon is highly regarded for its excellent fruit quality, reliable production, attractive ornamental appearance, and ability to thrive in warm climates. The large, flattened orange fruit develops exceptional sweetness and can be eaten fresh while still firm, making it a favorite among gardeners and fruit enthusiasts.

In spring, Jiro Persimmon produces small creamy-yellow flowers that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators. Throughout the growing season, the tree develops dense, glossy green foliage that provides an attractive landscape presence. During fall, the foliage often turns shades of yellow, orange, and red while the bright orange fruit remains on the tree, creating a spectacular display of seasonal color.

Diospyros kaki 'Jiro' typically reaches a mature height of 12 to 20 feet with a spread of 10 to 15 feet. Its manageable size makes it an excellent choice for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, homestead gardens, and residential properties. The fruit ripens in fall and offers a sweet, rich flavor with a firm texture that is excellent for fresh eating, salads, baking, and preserving.

Unlike astringent persimmon varieties that must soften completely before eating, Jiro Persimmon fruit can be enjoyed while still crisp, making harvest and storage easier for home gardeners. Diospyros kaki 'Jiro' is also valued for its low maintenance requirements, ornamental beauty, and dependable fruit production year after year.

Well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates.

Wildlife may benefit from fallen fruit, while pollinators are attracted to the spring flowers. The combination of ornamental value, edible harvests, attractive foliage, and seasonal color makes Jiro Persimmon an outstanding addition to Southern landscapes and Gulf Coast gardens.

Landscape contractors, municipalities, developers, garden centers, farm markets, and commercial property managers are encouraged to contact us for wholesale and bulk pricing. Volume discounts may be available for large planting projects, landscape installations, restoration projects, and commercial developments throughout North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and the Gulf Coast region.

Customers searching for fruit trees for sale, persimmon trees for sale, non-astringent persimmon trees, edible landscape plants, backyard orchard trees, Asian persimmon trees, and pollinator-friendly fruit trees will appreciate the reliability, beauty, and performance of Jiro Persimmons

• Excellent choice for North Florida landscapes and orchards
• Performs exceptionally well in the Florida Panhandle climate
• Well suited for South Alabama gardens and homesteads
• Produces sweet, crisp, non-astringent fruit
• Attractive fall color and ornamental appeal
• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators during bloom
• Low maintenance and easy to grow once established
• Reliable performer in Southern climates and Gulf Coast landscapes

Pollination:

Jiro is self fertile but the Maekawa Jiro Pairs well with the Jiro.

Botanical Name: Diospyros kaki 'Jiro'
Common Name: Jiro Persimmon
Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Tree
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Height: 12–20 Feet
Mature Width: 10–15 Feet
Chill Hours: 200–400 Hours
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil
Water Requirements: Moderate; regular watering during establishment
USDA Zones: 7–10
Bloom Season: Spring
Harvest Season: Fall
Fertilization Needs: Apply balanced fruit tree fertilizer in early spring
Pruning Requirements: Minimal pruning required; remove dead or crossing branches as needed

• Backyard Orchards
• Edible Landscapes
• Home Gardens
• Pollinator Gardens
• Commercial Landscapes
• Homestead Gardens
• Wildlife Gardens
• Cottage Gardens
• Farm Markets
• U-Pick Farms
• Specimen Plantings
• Container Gardening
• Landscape Contractor Projects
• Commercial Developments
• Municipal Plantings
• HOA & Community Landscaping

Wholesale and Bulk Orders Welcome

Landscape contractors, developers, municipalities, schools, churches, retail garden centers, farm markets, and commercial property managers are encouraged to contact us for volume pricing. Availability may vary seasonally

Important:

We are not shipping plants at this time.

Please only place an order if you plan to pick up your plants at our nursery location.

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Jiro Persimmon (Diospyros kaki 'Jiro') – Non-Astringent Asian Persimmon Tree