Growing persimmon (asian / kaki)
berry / bush fruit
WINTER CHILL NEEDED
~100–400 hrs
POLLINATION
Self-fertile — one plant crops on its own
Pollination
The common non-astringent types ('Fuyu', 'Jiro') are self-fertile.
Growing it
Zones 7-10. 'Fuyu' can be eaten firm like an apple; astringent types ('Hachiya') must be soft-ripe.
Will you get enough chill?
Persimmon (Asian / kaki) needs roughly 100–400 hours between 32 and 45 °F over winter to break dormancy evenly. Check your area with the chill hours calculator. Low-chill breeding has pushed many varieties well below the figure here, so read the plant tag.
Chill and pollination are given at the fruit-type level; specific cultivars can differ. Values are typical ranges for home-garden planning.