CoffeeCake Persimmon

Diospyrus kaki ‘Nishimura Wase’

Commonly known as CoffeeCake in the United States. A richly-flavored variety that ripens a month before Fuyu. It ripens in climates with summers too cool to consistently ripen the non-astringent variety Fuyu. The fruit is large and roundish. It is called Coffee Cake for its rich flavor and brown flesh color when ripe. It is a non-astringent pollination variant which means when pollinized it develops its rich and sweet flavor best. It’s also non-astringent when it is pollinized, and astringent when grown solo. Chocolate is the best pollinizer.

The tree is vigorous and easy to grow – disease-resistant and reliable once established. Give regular water all summer to prevent fruit drop and keep ripening fruits juicy. Low chill at only 100-200 hours at 45F.

USDA Zone: 8-11

Grow Height: 15′

Sun: Full Sun

Ripening Time: September/October

Pollination: Self Fertile, but Fruit Quality better with Pollination

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