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Fuyu Japanese Persimmon - 7 Gallon
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2060460
UPC:
014949491379
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- Non-astringent Fuyu persimmon—enjoy firm fruit, or let it soften slightly for extra sweetness
- Brilliant orange-red fall foliage plus bright orange-scarlet fruit that hangs into winter
- Self-pollinating, with heavier crops when a second persimmon tree is planted nearby
- Deciduous, ornamental fruit tree for full sun; excellent for espalier or edible screening
Fuyu Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki ‘Fuyu’) is an outstanding deciduous fruit tree prized for both beauty and harvest. In autumn, its glossy green canopy transforms to brilliant orange-red, while showy orange-scarlet persimmons ripen in late fall and can remain on bare branches well into winter for a striking seasonal display. Unlike astringent persimmons, Fuyu fruit is non-astringent and delicious even when firm—then becomes even sweeter if allowed to soften slightly after picking. Grafted on superior Diospyros lotus rootstock for improved performance, this moderate-growing tree is self-pollinating (and often more productive with a second tree nearby). Train it as an espalier, use it as an edible privacy screen, or feature it as a stunning specimen with multi-season interest.
Plant Snapshot
A highly ornamental, deciduous persimmon tree that combines standout fall color with showy late-season fruit.
- Botanical name: Diospyros kaki ‘Fuyu’ (Jiro type)
- Plant type: Deciduous fruit tree
- Growth rate: Moderate
Fruit: Flavor & How to Eat
Fuyu is non-astringent, meaning the fruit can be eaten while still firm. For a softer, richer experience, let harvested fruit soften slightly.
- Fruit type: Non-astringent
- Best texture: Firm-fleshed; sweeter when softened slightly after harvest
- Season: Ripens in late fall
Showy Fruit & Winter Interest
Bright orange-scarlet fruit ripens in late fall and can remain on bare stems well into winter, adding a festive, ornamental effect.
- Fruit color: Orange-scarlet
- Special feature: Showy fruit
- Multi-season interest: Fruit persists after leaf drop
Bloom Time & Flower Details
Spring flowers are inconspicuous, but they signal the start of the fruiting season.
- Bloom time: Spring
- Flower note: Inconspicuous
- Flower color: Yellow
Pollination & Fruit Set
This tree is self-pollinating, making it a great choice for smaller yards. You’ll often see increased fruit production with a second persimmon tree nearby.
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- For bigger crops: Plant a second tree nearby
Size & Growth Habit
A moderate-growing tree that matures to a substantial landscape presence with a naturally broader spread over time.
- Mature height: Up to 30 ft.
- Form: Spreads wider with age
Light Requirements
Full sun supports best fruiting and the strongest fall color performance.
- Light: Full sun
Watering Guidance
Keep soil evenly moist while the tree establishes. After establishment, reduce watering frequency but continue deep watering during dry spells.
- When to water: When the top 2 inches of soil is dry
- Establishment: Water deeply and regularly for the first few growing seasons
- After establishment: Reduce frequency; water deeply as needed
Soil & Planting Site
Provide enriched, loamy, well-drained soil and a site protected from harsh winds for best growth and fruit quality.
- Soil: Enriched, loamy, well-drained
- Site tip: Shelter from harsh winds
Fertilizing
Feed in early spring to support healthy new growth and fruiting performance through the season.
- Fertilizer: General-purpose slow-release
- Timing: Before new growth begins in spring
Fall Color
Expect a brilliant orange-red fall foliage display—one of the tree’s standout ornamental features.
- Fall foliage: Orange-red
- Special feature: Fall color
Training & Landscape Uses
Train as espalier along a wall or fence, or use as an edible privacy screen with multi-season interest.
- Landscape use: Espalier
- Landscape use: Privacy screen
- Design idea: Combine multiple trees to create a productive screen
Special Features
A reliable choice for gardeners who want beauty and harvest with fewer hassles.
- Easy care
- Improved pest and disease resistance
- Showy fruit
- Edible
- Multi-season interest
Rootstock & Performance Notes
This variety is grafted on Diospyros lotus rootstock, selected for stronger cold hardiness, improved disease resistance, and reduced tendency to sucker.
Hardiness & Plant Details
Best suited to mild-to-moderate winter climates where it can fully mature fruit and deliver its best fall display.
- Growing zones: 8–10
- SKU: 03608
- Pronunciation: di-OS-pi-ros kak-EYE
Companion Plants
Pair with evergreen structure and sun-loving perennials and grasses for a layered, four-season planting.
- Evergreen Clematis (Clematis armandii)
- Lavender (Lavandula)
- Coneflower (Echinacea)
- Arborvitae (Thuja)
- Switch Grass (Panicum)
- Cedar (Cedrus)
- Non-astringent Fuyu persimmon—enjoy firm fruit, or let it soften slightly for extra sweetness
- Brilliant orange-red fall foliage plus bright orange-scarlet fruit that hangs into winter
- Self-pollinating, with heavier crops when a second persimmon tree is planted nearby
- Deciduous, ornamental fruit tree for full sun; excellent for espalier or edible screening
Fuyu Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki ‘Fuyu’) is an outstanding deciduous fruit tree prized for both beauty and harvest. In autumn, its glossy green canopy transforms to brilliant orange-red, while showy orange-scarlet persimmons ripen in late fall and can remain on bare branches well into winter for a striking seasonal display. Unlike astringent persimmons, Fuyu fruit is non-astringent and delicious even when firm—then becomes even sweeter if allowed to soften slightly after picking. Grafted on superior Diospyros lotus rootstock for improved performance, this moderate-growing tree is self-pollinating (and often more productive with a second tree nearby). Train it as an espalier, use it as an edible privacy screen, or feature it as a stunning specimen with multi-season interest.
Plant Snapshot
A highly ornamental, deciduous persimmon tree that combines standout fall color with showy late-season fruit.
- Botanical name: Diospyros kaki ‘Fuyu’ (Jiro type)
- Plant type: Deciduous fruit tree
- Growth rate: Moderate
Fruit: Flavor & How to Eat
Fuyu is non-astringent, meaning the fruit can be eaten while still firm. For a softer, richer experience, let harvested fruit soften slightly.
- Fruit type: Non-astringent
- Best texture: Firm-fleshed; sweeter when softened slightly after harvest
- Season: Ripens in late fall
Showy Fruit & Winter Interest
Bright orange-scarlet fruit ripens in late fall and can remain on bare stems well into winter, adding a festive, ornamental effect.
- Fruit color: Orange-scarlet
- Special feature: Showy fruit
- Multi-season interest: Fruit persists after leaf drop
Bloom Time & Flower Details
Spring flowers are inconspicuous, but they signal the start of the fruiting season.
- Bloom time: Spring
- Flower note: Inconspicuous
- Flower color: Yellow
Pollination & Fruit Set
This tree is self-pollinating, making it a great choice for smaller yards. You’ll often see increased fruit production with a second persimmon tree nearby.
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- For bigger crops: Plant a second tree nearby
Size & Growth Habit
A moderate-growing tree that matures to a substantial landscape presence with a naturally broader spread over time.
- Mature height: Up to 30 ft.
- Form: Spreads wider with age
Light Requirements
Full sun supports best fruiting and the strongest fall color performance.
- Light: Full sun
Watering Guidance
Keep soil evenly moist while the tree establishes. After establishment, reduce watering frequency but continue deep watering during dry spells.
- When to water: When the top 2 inches of soil is dry
- Establishment: Water deeply and regularly for the first few growing seasons
- After establishment: Reduce frequency; water deeply as needed
Soil & Planting Site
Provide enriched, loamy, well-drained soil and a site protected from harsh winds for best growth and fruit quality.
- Soil: Enriched, loamy, well-drained
- Site tip: Shelter from harsh winds
Fertilizing
Feed in early spring to support healthy new growth and fruiting performance through the season.
- Fertilizer: General-purpose slow-release
- Timing: Before new growth begins in spring
Fall Color
Expect a brilliant orange-red fall foliage display—one of the tree’s standout ornamental features.
- Fall foliage: Orange-red
- Special feature: Fall color
Training & Landscape Uses
Train as espalier along a wall or fence, or use as an edible privacy screen with multi-season interest.
- Landscape use: Espalier
- Landscape use: Privacy screen
- Design idea: Combine multiple trees to create a productive screen
Special Features
A reliable choice for gardeners who want beauty and harvest with fewer hassles.
- Easy care
- Improved pest and disease resistance
- Showy fruit
- Edible
- Multi-season interest
Rootstock & Performance Notes
This variety is grafted on Diospyros lotus rootstock, selected for stronger cold hardiness, improved disease resistance, and reduced tendency to sucker.
Hardiness & Plant Details
Best suited to mild-to-moderate winter climates where it can fully mature fruit and deliver its best fall display.
- Growing zones: 8–10
- SKU: 03608
- Pronunciation: di-OS-pi-ros kak-EYE
Companion Plants
Pair with evergreen structure and sun-loving perennials and grasses for a layered, four-season planting.
- Evergreen Clematis (Clematis armandii)
- Lavender (Lavandula)
- Coneflower (Echinacea)
- Arborvitae (Thuja)
- Switch Grass (Panicum)
- Cedar (Cedrus)
