{"product_id":"chocolate-persimmon","title":"Chocolate Persimmon","description":"\u003csection aria-label=\"Winter chill\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEstimated winter chill: 200 hours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cultivar estimate for winter temperatures below 45°F, not a guaranteed crop. Actual performance varies with winter temperatures, site, pollination and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/earth-people-journal\/chill-hours-south-orange-county-fruit-trees\"\u003eUnderstand chill hours and South Orange County microclimates\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.davewilson.com\/img\/content\/dwn-low-chill-varieties.pdf\"\u003eCultivar reference\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiospyros kaki ‘Chocolate’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pollination-variant persimmon whose flesh can develop brown coloration and a rich sweetness when pollinated. Unpollinated fruit may remain astringent and needs to soften fully before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing in South Orange County\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sunny position with good drainage can suit many South Orange County gardens. Irrigate regularly during establishment and adjust to soil moisture as the tree grows. The deciduous canopy needs space; rootstock and pruning influence mature dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose your size and form\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect an option above to see its current price. Container sizes and forms vary by selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContainer size describes the growing container, not a guaranteed tree height or fruit yield. Exact specimen dimensions and current availability are confirmed before fulfillment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery and professional planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocal delivery and professional planting are available in South Orange County and quoted separately from the tree price. We review access, planting location, irrigation and drainage before arranging installation. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact Earth People Landcare\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm your preferred size and discuss planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection aria-label=\"How ordering works\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow ordering works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our website to \u003cstrong\u003erequest your preferred variety and container size\u003c\/strong\u003e. Submitting a request does not complete a purchase or guarantee availability. We verify stock and plant health, then confirm your selection, pricing and estimated delivery window. \u003cstrong\u003eNo payment is accepted until stock and plant health have been verified.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your selection is unavailable or does not meet our health standards, we discuss suitable alternatives with you before proceeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery and professional planting are quoted separately unless expressly included. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/professional-tree-plant-installation-orange-county\"\u003eExplore professional planting\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-plant\"\u003erequest a variety or specimen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRepresentative photograph; not the actual nursery specimen. Cultivar identity is not verified in this image. Photo: Garitzko, public domain; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Diospyros_kaki_Frucht.jpg\"\u003eimage source\u003c\/a\u003e. Original photograph reproduced without edits.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earth People LandCare","offers":[{"title":"24-inch box","offer_id":48035958063158,"sku":null,"price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 gallon","offer_id":48036289839158,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2901\/8934\/files\/upload-1791621304314_3f751c2b-f6ad-4a29-870f-44c9dd01e9d7.jpg?v=1791621444","url":"https:\/\/earthpeoplelandcare.com\/products\/chocolate-persimmon","provider":"Earth People LandCare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}