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Jiro

The short answer

Jiro requires 200 chill hours[1] and grows in USDA zones 8–11[2]. It is self-fertile[2].

Growing facts

Jiro growing facts
Chill requirement200 chill hours[1] (nursery figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 8–11[2] (nursery figure)
PollinationSelf-fertile[2]
Harvest windowOctober–November[2]
Years to bearingNot published
Jiro persimmonSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Notes

  • Non-astringent Oriental (kaki) persimmon — can be enjoyed firm or fully soft.[2]
  • Self-fertile; no pollinizer required.[2]
  • Low chill, needing only about 200 hours.[2]

A year with your Jiro

When the work happens for a persimmon in USDA zone 9, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Persimmon in zone 9
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See the full month-by-month persimmon calendar for zone 9 →

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Questions

How many chill hours does Jiro need?
Jiro needs 200 chill hours.
What hardiness zones suit Jiro?
Jiro grows in USDA zones 8–11.
Is Jiro self-pollinating?
Jiro is self-fertile, though a pollination partner can improve cropping.

Sources

  1. [1] Dave Wilson Nursery. Fuyu (Jiro) Persimmon — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] Raintree Nursery. Jiro (Fuyu) Persimmon — variety page — accessed July 2026