Diospyros kaki 'Rojo Brilliante' (Rojo Brilliante Persimmon)

Diospyros kaki 'Rojo Brilliante' (Rojo Brilliante Persimmon) is a highly prized Spanish persimmon variety, celebrated for its exceptional quality and vibrant appearance. This astringent-type tree produces large, conical fruits with brilliant red-orange skin and firm, sweet flesh when fully ripe. The fruits are particularly valued for their excellent shipping quality and long shelf life. After ripening or treatment, the deep orange flesh becomes sweet, smooth, and non-astringent, with a rich, honey-like flavour perfect for fresh eating and desserts.

Ideal for home orchards and commercial cultivation, 'Rojo Brilliante' thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun. The tree has a vigorous, spreading growth habit with glossy green leaves that provide attractive autumn colour. This variety is self-fertile and begins bearing within 2-3 years, producing reliable, heavy crops of beautiful fruit that make a striking display in the garden.