Japanese persimmon tree; kaki tree
Refers specifically to the tree that produces persimmons (Diospyros kaki). The fruit is usually called 柿 (かき).
I planted a persimmon tree in the garden.
In autumn, the persimmon tree bears a lot of fruit.
Standard kanji spelling for the persimmon tree.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical contexts or for emphasis.
Compound of 柿 (kaki, 'persimmon') + の (possessive particle) + 木 (ki, 'tree'). The reading かきのき is straightforward.