PERSIMMON SAIJO

Saijo- fruits are oblong 9 1 ½ -2 inches long x 1 inch diameter) orange and very sweet. Saijo persimmon trees are vigorous, upright growers that can grow to 20-25 feet.. It is one of the most popular astringent cultivars in Florida.

🍂 Typical Timing

• Late October through November in most climates (Zones 7–9)

• In cooler areas, sometimes into early December

🍊 Does Saijo Drop on Its Own?

Saijo is an astringent Asian persimmon, which means:

• Fruit must become very soft and jelly-like before it’s sweet.

• It often hangs on the tree after leaves fall.

• Some fruit will drop naturally when fully ripe, especially after frost or wind.

• Many growers harvest when fully orange but still slightly firm and let them soften indoors.

🌡️ What Triggers Drop?

• Full ripeness (soft stage)

• Hard frost

COLD HARDY 0 DEGREES (can survive winter lows near 0 °F_)Saijo persimmon is cold-hardy compared to many Asian persimmons and can often handle moderate freezing temperatures (especially in USDA Zone 7+), but in areas with very harsh winters (long below-zero conditions), its survival may be marginal unless protected.

Self-pollinating

Zones 7-9

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