Persimmon 'Kaki' Fruit Tree

These hardy self-fertile trees are little known in the UK but deserve to be much more widely grown. Ideal for a greenhouse conservatory or a hot sunny spot outdoors. Pick the fruit in late October and allow it to ripen to sweet perfection on a sunny windowsill.

When fully ripe eat ...These hardy self-fertile trees are little known in the UK but deserve to be much more widely grown. Ideal for a greenhouse conservatory or a hot sunny spot outdoors. Pick the fruit in late October and allow it to ripen to sweet perfection on a sunny windowsill.

When fully ripe eat them fresh by spooning out the smooth custard-like flesh (it is sweet and delicious and tastes a little like a mango). They can also be used in desserts of breads or even dried. Eventual height approximately 5m (16').

Supplied as a 3 litre potted tree with a height of 60-80cm.For planting and growing advice on all types of Persimmon plants read our persimmon-and-pomegranate-growing-guide.