Diospyros kaki 'Cardinal' (Korean Persimmon)

Cardinal™ Asian Persimmon is a spectacular, non-astringent, Korean variety and is the earliest ripening Asian Persimmon we have seen.  Ready to eat 2-3 weeks before other varieties, it is large, sweet and great for fresh eating.  Cardinal™ is an attractive, compact tree with beautiful, orange-red fall foliage.

Hardy to 0º F., Asian Persimmons are easy to grow in the Northwest.. Naturally compact trees Persimmons rarely exceed 12ft. in height.

Asian Persimmon is not bothered by pests or disease so you don’t need to worry about spraying this tree. Cardinal likes half day to full sun and well-drained soil. These varieties are self-fertile and hardy to USDA Zone 7. They begin bearing 2-3 years after planting and the fruit ripens in October.