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Variety of kaki trees
The variety of the Kakipflanzen is very large. For the cultivation in the own garden the frost resistance, the growth and the foliage coloring are of importance. The yields only play a role in warmer areas, where the harvest can be expected.
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fruit varieties
On the shelves of the fruit merchants you will find different names for the bright orange fruit: Sharon, persimmon or persimmon. The fruits differ in form, consistency and taste, as well as their origin. While Asian-derived kaki fruit has jelly-like pulp and is edible only when ripe, Sharon's Israeli strain has virtually no tannins and can be eaten when the pulp is still hard. Both the Sharon and Persimon fruits can be stored for a long time and do not cause a furry feeling on the tongue.
plant varieties
Other members of the genus ebony trees are Diospyros lotus and Diospyros virginiana. These are used in particular as documents in the finishing. The corresponding varieties are well suited to the climatic conditions outside the vineyards, because they are almost completely hardy and weak.
The varieties often offered in the plant trade are:
Tips & Tricks
The wood of the Diospyros kaki is black in the basic tone and brightly patterned. It is therefore used in high-quality furniture construction.
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