Name: Fuyu Persimmon
Brand: The Sill
SKU: EDI-PER-FUY-45-7G
Price: 299.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Fuyu Persimmon Information

About

About The Fuyu Persimmon

Meet the Fabulous Fuyu Persimmon

Looking for a sweet addition to your garden that's both ornamental and fruitful? Say hello to the Fuyu Persimmon! This non-astringent variety is a true garden gem, offering a bounty of sweet, pumpkin-like fruits that are ready to enjoy straight off the branch.

Why You'll Love Fuyu Persimmons

Easy to Eat: No pucker-up here! Fuyu Persimmons are delightfully sweet without the need for ripening gymnastics. Just pick and savor the flavor.
Four-Season Appeal: From spring blossoms to fall harvest, and even in winter, the Fuyu Persimmon tree stands out with its striking leaf color changes and bold, bright fruit.
Low Maintenance: These trees are as chill as a frosty fall morning, requiring minimal fuss. They're drought-tolerant and adaptable to various soils.

Planting & Care Tips

Give your Fuyu Persimmon tree a sunny spot and well-draining soil to see it thrive. Water it regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system, and then you can relax as it settles in.

Bring Home the Bounty

Imagine stepping outside to pluck a juicy, sweet persimmon from your own tree. Perfect for fresh snacking, baking, or adding a unique twist to salads, the Fuyu Persimmon is a versatile charmer that's sure to be the talk of your taste buds. Get your tree today and start growing your very own persimmon paradise!

Plant Details

Fuyu Persimmon Details

Mature Height:

12-15 ft.

Mature Width:

10-12 ft.

Sunlight:

Full-Part Sun

Growth Rate:

Slow

Harvest Time:

September-October

Botanical Name:

Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu'

Grows Well In Zones:

7-11 outdoors

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, CA, HI, OR

Growing Zones 7-11 Outdoors

(Hardy down to 10° F)

Care Guide

Watering Requirements

Newly planted trees need regular watering 1–2 times a week during their first growing season to build a strong root system, while established trees are drought-tolerant and need a deep soaking only once every 1–2 weeks during summer dry spells or fruit development. Potted plants dry out quickly and require consistent watering 2–3 times a week or daily checks during peak summer heat.

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering and fruit set. Tolerate partial shade, but too much leads to weak growth and poor fruit production.

Humidity Requirements

Fuyu Persimmon trees thrive in moderate to high humidity environments, making them adaptable across humid subtropical, temperate, and low-humidity landscapes.

Pet-Friendly Plant?

Yes, this plant is safe for homes with pets.

Read our full care guide

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Fuyu Persimmon trees are self-fertile and produce seedless fruit on their own without requiring a second pollinator tree. However, planting another Japanese persimmon nearby can slightly increase total fruit yield.

Do Fuyu Persimmon trees need a second tree for pollination?

Young trees frequently drop a portion of their immature fruit in early summer known as "June drop". This is a natural process where the tree self-regulates its crop load, but it can also be triggered by excessive nitrogen fertilization, irregular watering, or severe heat stress during early fruit formation.

Why is my Fuyu Persimmon tree dropping its premature fruit?

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