Persimmon Trees - Maekawa Jiro (Non-Astringent)Maekawa Jiro can grow to be 12 ft high. It can withstand very cold hardy weather. When ripe and mature, the fruit will turn orange. Jiro can be eaten while its flesh is still firm, like an apple. Ripens early, a week or so earlier than Ichi. A handsome yard tree. Self fertile. We graft the Maekawa Jiro persimmon onto native American persimmon root stock. USDA ZONES: Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, & Zone 10 More Information: Persimmon Growing Guide