Diospyros kaki 'Makiwa Jiro' (Japanese Persimmon)

The Diospyros kaki 'Makiwa Jiro', commonly known as the Japanese Persimmon, is a deciduous fruit-bearing tree native to Japan. This cultivar is prized for its delicious, non-astringent fruit that is typically sweet and juicy. The tree features glossy dark green leaves and produces small, orange-red persimmons that are oblate in shape. It is a compact tree and is often grown for its ornamental value as well.