{"product_id":"nightingale-persimmon-tree-diospyros-kaki-nightingale","title":"Nightingale Persimmon Tree - Diospyros kaki 'Nightingale'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNightingale Persimmon (\u003cem\u003eDiospyros kaki\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nightingale') is an astringent persimmon with large, conical fruit that turns rich, sweet and jelly-like once fully soft. It grows into a rounded deciduous tree of about 4m to 5m with brilliant autumn leaf colour and orange fruit that hangs on bare branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, conical fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pointed orange fruit is big and showy, and the flesh is sweet and honeyed when ripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy summer leaves turn yellow, orange and red before they drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for drying.\u003c\/strong\u003e Astringent persimmons are the classic fruit for drying and for eating soft, spooned from the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA handsome tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wide canopy gives summer shade and winter lanterns of fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m to 5m apart in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a position where the autumn colour can be seen from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstant impact.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 300 litre bag is a specimen tree for gardens that cannot wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Nightingale Persimmon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and shelter from strong wind. It grows in subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and tolerates frost when dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, fertile soil enriched with compost. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer and while fruit swells, and feed in spring with a fruit tree fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter to an open shape and thin heavy crops so branches hold up. Eat only when fully soft, because the fruit is astringent until then. Net against fruit fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Nightingale Persimmon in 300mm pots and 300 litre bags. The 300mm pot is a young tree that grows quickly in spring. The 300 litre bag is specimen stock, so expect a heavy plant and plan for lifting equipment and help. Water deeply through the first summer and mulch the root zone, which helps a young tree settle and grow strongly before its first crop. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse more fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eMore deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003ePlants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eFruit trees for every season: planting tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my persimmon taste bitter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNightingale is astringent, so the fruit tastes harsh until it is fully soft. Wait until it feels like a water balloon, then it is sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be dried?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Astringent persimmons dry well and the process sweetens them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is it ripe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, with fruit hanging on bare branches after the leaves drop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095151767871,"sku":"DIO-KAK-NIGHTI-300MM","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":68095151800639,"sku":"DIO-KAK-NIGHTI-300L","price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/nightingale-persimmon-tree-diospyros-kaki-nightingale.jpg?v=1794663911","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/nightingale-persimmon-tree-diospyros-kaki-nightingale","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}