Unripe Fruit Of The Chinese Persimmon, Oriental Persimmon, Kaki Tree - Diospyros Kaki - In Summer, Bavaria, Germany Stock Photography

Persimmon trees grow in mild climates, in a sheltered location. The plants need a warm summer and not too early frost in autumn. They can tolerate winter temperatures as low as -15 °C; at lower temperatures, there is a risk that the wood will be damaged. Other factors such as tree age, nutritional status, and rootstock significantly affect winter hardiness. There are no known pests.