Diospyros virginiana x kaki, 'Rosseyanka' hybrid persimmon

Variety description: This hybrid variety originates from Russia and combines the cold hardiness of the American persimmon with the larger fruit of the Asian persimmon. 2-3" fruit have a delectable spicy sweet flavor. Ripens in October. This cultivar also has striking orange foliage in the fall.

Site requirements: Persimmons grow best in a full sun location with fertile, well-drained soil. They are quite adaptable and will grow in poor, dry soils, though such sites are far from ideal.

Size at maturity: With pruning, trees can be maintained at 15-20'.

Pests and diseases: None of concern in the Northeast.

Hardiness: Will grow in USDA zones 6-9.

Plant size: Grafted tree, about 1-2' tall with a well developed root system. Grown in a MT49 tree pot.

When we ship: Available for FALL 2025 shipping.