Ichi-Ki-Kei-Jiro Persimmon Tree

We accept orders year-round. Your order will ship within next 7-14 days or requested date.  For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below. The Ichi-Ki-Kei-Jiro Persimmon Tree, meaning “first life from Jiro,” is an exceptional non-astringent Asian persimmon and a prized sport of the famous Jiro variety. Known for its early ripening, compact growth habit, and outstanding fruit quality, Ichi is a top choice for small yards, backyard orchards, and high-density fruit plantings. This early-season persimmon tree ripens from September through October, producing large, flat, quadrant-shaped orange fruit with a consistently sweet, mild flavor that can be eaten fresh and firm with no astringency. As a true non-astringent persimmon cultivar, Ichi-Ki-Kei-Jiro delivers dependable eating quality and beautiful fruit presentation year after year. With its natural dwarf growth habit of 10–15 feet, this compact persimmon tree is ideal for limited spaces, home gardens, patios, and urban landscapes. It is cold hardy in USDA Zones 6–9 and, when properly planted and cared for, can begin producing fruit in just 2–3 years. Strong structure, manageable size, and reliable production make it one of the best dwarf persimmon trees for sale. For growers seeking a cold-hardy, early-ripening, non-astringent persimmon tree that delivers large fruit on a compact tree, the Ichi-Ki-Kei-Jiro Persimmon is an outstanding choice—a Chestnut Hill selection built for flavor, efficiency, and long-term success. Root-stock  is -Diospyros virginiana