Persimmon - Jiro citrus

Persimmon - Jiro citrusLarge flat, square shaped fruit of excellent quality. The tree can be considered a semi dwarf variety as grows 2 5m tall and it is well suited to backyards but is also a good commercial variety. Mostly seedless fruit, Non astringent so can be eaten when crunchy or left soften. The tree is grafted and currently approx 1m high above the pot. Will start to fruit in 1 2 years. Self pollinating so you only need one tree and its great for growing in pots.

the Bolivian name of the fruit is Achachairu and translated means honey kiss

Currently dormant and without leaves

After scraping the bark

The fruit is highly prized and expensive to buy

Water Requirements

Brazilian Cherry tree approx 60cms tall and will start to fruit in 2 years

Flavour: tart

The fruit is low-seeded in the absence of cross-pollination

for lunchboxes

must be protected from frosts

And excellent idea to save space in your garden

sweet with a slightly acidic bite and ripen from mid June to early July