Japanese persimmon that translates as "the very best one." Small yellow fruit is astringent until ripe, then sweet with excellent flavor. Saijo is a seedless persimmon. The oldest known persimmon tree is a grafted Saijo in Japan and is over 650 years old. Hardy to -10F. CAN NOT BE SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA.
ZONE: 7-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Mid-late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 300 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: High.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 15'-25' x 10'-12'
