(Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit)

The Asian persimmon is a deciduous tree widely grown for its flavorful peach-sized fruits. Native to China, this long cultivated plant has been much improved by selection and breeding.

The beautiful small tree has large, glossy, elliptical green leaves that turn lovely shades of orange, yellow and red in fall. The flowers appear in spring. Persimmons are commonly dioecious, which means that some trees only have male flowers while others only have female flowers, though some cultivars like...

(Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki )

The large fruits of ‘Fuyu’ are sweet, non-astringent, deep orange and keep well. This relatively compact persimmon is the most popular sweet-fleshed cultivar in Japan.

The beautiful small tree has large, glossy, elliptical green leaves that turn lovely shades of orange, yellow and red in fall. The flowers appear in spring. Persimmons are commonly dioecious, which means that some trees only have male flowers while others only have female flowers, though some cultivars like have both. This is...

(Asian Persimmon, Hachiya Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki )

The oblong fruits of ‘Hachiya' are sweet and astringent, glossy, deep orange and ripen late. This vigorous persimmon tree has an upright, spreading habit and is a very popular cultivar in California.

The beautiful small tree has large, glossy, elliptical green leaves that turn lovely shades of orange, yellow and red in fall. The flowers appear in spring. Persimmons are commonly dioecious, which means that some trees only have male flowers while others only have female flowers, though some cultivars...

(Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki)

The glossy orange oblong fruits of ‘Hongsi' are mellow, sweet, non-astringent and ripen late. This vigorous persimmon tree has an upright, spreading habit and is a very popular cultivar in Korea.

The beautiful small tree has large, glossy, elliptical green leaves that turn lovely shades of orange, yellow and red in fall. The flowers appear in spring. Persimmons are commonly dioecious, which means that some trees only have male flowers while others only have female flowers, though some cultivars...

(Asian Persimmon, Izu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki)

The burnt orange oblong fruits of 'Izu' are mellow, sweet, non-astringent and ripen earlier than most. They are medium-sized and borne in profusion. This vigorous persimmon tree is quite compact and has an upright habit.

The beautiful small tree has large, glossy, elliptical green leaves that turn lovely shades of orange, yellow and red in fall. The flowers appear in spring. Persimmons are commonly dioecious, which means that some trees only have male flowers while others only have female...

(Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Jiro Persimmon, Kaki)

The deep orange, tomato-shaped fruits of 'Jiro' are sweet, non-astringent and borne in October on remarkably hardy trees. This vigorous persimmon tree is medium-sized and has an upright, spreading habit.

The beautiful small tree has large, glossy, elliptical green leaves that turn lovely shades of orange, yellow and red in fall. The flowers appear in spring. Persimmons are commonly dioecious, which means that some trees only have male flowers while others only have female flowers, though...

(Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Tamopan Persimmon)

The very large orange fruits of 'Tamopan' are squat, round and have bulbous tops. They are sweet but astringent and excellent for cooking. Fruits are ready for harvest October and November and borne on medium-sized to large trees that are somewhat cold tender.

The beautiful small tree has large, glossy, elliptical green leaves that turn lovely shades of orange, yellow and red in fall. The flowers appear in spring. Persimmons are commonly dioecious, which means that some trees only have male...

(Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Tane-Nashi Persimmon)

The conical fruits of 'Tane-Nashi' are sweet and astringent, glossy, yellow-orange and ripen early. This vigorous persimmon tree has an upright, rounded habit and bear more heavily in alternate years.

The beautiful small tree has large, glossy, elliptical green leaves that turn lovely shades of orange, yellow and red in fall. The flowers appear in spring. Persimmons are commonly dioecious, which means that some trees only have male flowers while others only have female flowers, though some cultivars...

(Rattail Cactus)

The rattail cactus is a beautiful candidate for pots and hanging baskets with its brilliant flowers and unique form. his creeping species is native to Mexico where it thrives in brush and woodland habitat in the southern states of Oaxaca and Hidalgo. Unlike other Disocactus which bear flat stems, rattail produces perfectly round stems the diameter of a slender cigar. These creep along the ground or dangle freely. They are densely packed into pots to create a waterfall of growth that is...

(Hopbush, Hopseed Bush)

Native throughout much of the tropics, this large broadleaf evergreen shrub thrives just about anywhere that winters are mild. Willowy, firm, yellow-green leaves are densely borne on upright spreading stems, often standing erect on the branches. Inconspicuous blooms in late spring and summer give rise to large colorful seed capsules which may be red, purple, pink, tan, yellow, or green. They dry to a papery texture. The cultivar 'Purpurea' has bronze or burgundy foliage.

This tough shrub...