Diospyros x 'Rosseyanka' (astringent Persimmon)

A handsome deciduous large shrub or small tree that makes a fine specimen in the garden, prized for its reliability in cooler climates and rewarding crops of spicy-sweet orange fruit.

Reaching around 3–5m tall at maturity. Happy in full sun on most well-drained soils, and grows well in a sheltered position. Exceptionally cold-hardy and one of the most reliable persimmons for UK growing conditions.

Key details about Diospyros x 'Rosseyanka':

- Medium fruit, 5–8cm in size with a delectable spicy-sweet flavour
- Bright orange skin when ripe
- Flesh combines the softness of Asian persimmon with the richness of native American persimmon
- Exceptionally cold-hardy Ukrainian hybrid — crossed with American native Diospyros virginiana
- Hardy to approximately -23°C minimum temperatures
- Trees grow rapidly and establish well
- Ripens in October with striking orange autumn foliage
- Requires a sheltered site despite its cold tolerance
- Self-pollinating variety

The 'Rosseyanka' persimmon is highly valued for combining the cold hardiness of American persimmons with the larger fruit size of Asian varieties — making it an ideal choice for UK gardeners in cooler regions seeking reliable autumn harvests.