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Rioja Persimmon

Diospyros riojae, Ebenaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Northern Prickly AshZanthoxylum americanum
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Japanese ChestnutCastanea crenata
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Lama persimmonDiospyros sandwicensis
Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Caucasian PersimmonDiospyros caucasica

Related persimmon species may share pests and diseases while competing for similar growing conditions.

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionDrought Tolerance

Edible Parts

Fruits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Common Questions

What zones does Rioja Persimmon grow in?

Rioja Persimmon grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Rioja Persimmon?

Good companions for Rioja Persimmon include Northern Prickly Ash, Japanese Chestnut, Lama persimmon.

Design guilds with Rioja Persimmon and see companion relationships visually.

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