Russian Kaki experience zone6?

General Fruit Growing
#1

Anyone growing this one? Hardiness experiences?
“Russian Kaki”
JF info:

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And another source:
“Introduced in the 1990’s by now defunct Oregon Exotics. Believed to be from the northern part of the Asian persimmon range. Highly vigorous “forest-type” kaki, which are less common in the US. Full hardiness has not been tested in the US but likely zone 6 hardy. Bears heavily of Hachiya-shaped fruits. Sets lightly astringent fruit without pollination that lose astringency if pollinized. Best for perserves, cooking, or drying (Hoshigaki)”

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#2

I tried it. It didn’t survive my winter temps in zone 6.

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#3

Oh ok thanks for the feedback. What was the cold temps that killed it? And how big was your tree?

#4

I don’t remember the details. It was one of a whole bunch of kakis that didn’t survive. I’m pretty sure I planted Inchon that same year and it was the only one that made it.

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#5

Oh ok. Interesting. Thanks!