Japanese Persimmon,(25 Seed ) Asian Persimmons(Diospyros kaki-Fuyu) Tree Shrub Japanese Persimmon,(25 Seed ) Asian Persimmons(Diospyros kaki-Fuyu) Tree Shrub Asian persimmons (Diospyros kaki) produce orange edible fruits giving, the garden a punch of color right before harvest;other common names including Japanese persimmon, Oriental persimmon or simply kaki. Cream - Pink Flowers / Green Leaves that turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall / Orange Fruit. The scientific name for the Persimmon Tree means 'fruit of the gods' in Greek. The 4 inch fruit can eaten fresh, cooked, or dried. It is used in desert dishes such as pies, cookies, cakes, puddings, salads, and curries. The Persimmon is a delicious sweet juicy fruit! How to Grow Soil requirements: Persimmons are adapted to a wide variety of soil types. They are tolerant of wet soils and also do well on light sandy soils. Once established, they can withstand considerable drought. Cultural requirements: Persimmons are one of the easiest fruit trees to grow. They have almost no pest or disease problems. The tree can be kept small with judicious pruning. After the form of the tree is established, usually a modified central leader, pruning should be confined to light thinning and heading back excessively vigorous growth. Persimmons flower and bear fruit on the current seasons growth.