Fruit tree variety comparisons
| Persimmon trees Jiro |  Paul's Scarlet | |
|---|---|---|
| A popular self-fertile non-astringent Asian persimmon, with a bright orange skin and sweet soft flesh. | A popular small hawthorn with distinctive dark pink blossom with white centres. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Persimmon trees Jiro | Melliferous trees Paul's Scarlet | |
|---|---|---|
| Self-fertility | Self-fertile |
Using
| Persimmon trees Jiro | Melliferous trees Paul's Scarlet | |
|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Mid | |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary Drying | Not suitable for humans |
| Astringency | Non-astringent |
Climate
| Persimmon trees Jiro | Melliferous trees Paul's Scarlet | |
|---|---|---|
| USDA cold hardy | Zone 6 (-23C) | Zone 4 (-34C) |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cold (< 20C / 67F) Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Persimmon trees Jiro | Melliferous trees Paul's Scarlet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | |
| Flower colour | Pink - dark | |
| Fruit colour | Orange | Red |
| Flesh colour | Orange |