Diospyros virginiana x kaki, 'Mikkusu' hybrid persimmon Other Notable Attributes_Recommended for the Cutting Garden Seedlings will flower in their

Seedlings will flower in their 5-6th year

6" blossoms

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Diospyros virginiana x kaki, 'Mikkusu' hybrid persimmon Other Notable Attributes_Recommended for the Cutting Garden Seedlings will flower in theirDiospyros virginiana x kaki hybrid 'Mikkusu' aka JT 02 Variety description: This is the most cold hardy hybrid persimmon we have grown. It has survived and thrived without any winter die back for several growing seasons in our cold zone 6a garden. 2. 25" fruit fully ripens even in cold zone 6 Connecticut. Fruit is round and flattish, similar in shape to a Fuyu persimmon. Flavor of fully ripe fruit is sweet like an Asian persimmon with a hint of rich