Diospyros kaki ‘Rojo Brillante’, persimmon tree, 2 litre pot, Height 90cm

The Diospyros khaki ‘Rojo Brilliante’ is the iconic Spanish kakiras from the Valencia region - the variety you often see in supermarkets. This variety is known for its large, elongated fruits, beautiful deep orange colour and exceptionally sweet, aromatic flavour. The fruit has a thin skin and juicy flesh that becomes increasingly sweeter as it matures, especially after the first night frost.

The tree bears richly and reliably, with straight growth and medium vigour. Female flowers appear in May-June, after which the fruits develop quietly until deep into autumn. ‘Rojo Brilliante’ is one of the last ripening persimmons, with a harvest period from November to January. This sometimes requires ripening indoors, but the flavour you get in return is phenomenal: honey-sweet, aromatic and intense.

This variety is reasonably hardy, but young shoots can freeze in severe frosts. Therefore, plant the tree in a sheltered, sunny spot or consider a greenhouse/serre if you want optimal results. For a strong start, use Planting soil for fruit trees.

‘Rojo Brilliante’ is self-pollinating, but bears even better when combined with a pollinator such as the Diospyros kaki ‘Pollinator’. For extra variety, combine it with varieties such as ‘Jiro’ or the sweet ‘Sweet 500’.

✔ Spanish excellence - Diospyros khaki ‘Rojo Brilliante’
✔ Large, deep orange fruits with super-sweet, juicy flesh
✔ Late ripening (November-January) - perfect taste after post-ripening
✔ Thin skin, aromatic and very popular in commercial cultivation
✔ Self-pollinating, higher yield with ‘Pollinator’
Reasonably hardy and suitable for greenhouse/serre
✔ Strong grower with large, regular crop

Specifications
Pot size: 2 litres
Height on delivery: approx. 90 cm
Number: 1 tree
Final height: approx. 6 metres
Flowering period: May-June
Harvest time: November - January
Position: full sun, sheltered
Soil type: permeable, nutritious
Hardiness: fair (young shoots sensitive to frost)
Pollination: self-pollinating (better yield with ‘Pollinator’)
Pruning: February-March, light topiary
Fruit shape: elongated, large, deep orange
Leaf: green, turning yellow-orange-red in autumn

Do you want the Diospyros khaki ‘Buy ’Rojo Brilliante' persimmon tree, then you will bring into the garden the same quality fruit you see on Spanish shop shelves: large, sweet, aromatic and extremely decorative. An excellent choice for lovers of exotic fruit with top-class flavour.