Fuyu Persimmon Tree

Diospyros virginiana

Other Names: Fuyu Kaki, Fuyu Japanese Persimmon Tree. Fuyu Asian Persimmon Tree

NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-10b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Fruit Tree

Pollination: Self-Pollinating

Height at Maturity: 15-20′

Width at Maturity: 15-20′
Spacing: 25’+ for space between trees

Growth Habit / Form: Upright, Rounded

Growth Rate: Medium to Fast

Flower Color: Cream to Soft Pink

Flowering Period: Spring

Flower Type: Single, bell-shape

Fragrant Flowers: Yes, light

Foliage Color: Medium to Dark Green depending on soil pH
Fall Foliage Color: Golden-Yellow

Fragrant Foliage: No

Bark Color: Dark Brown, Light Grey, Black

Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun

Water Needs: Average, lower when established

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt – Fertile

Soil Drainage: Moist But Well Drained

Soil pH: 6.0 – 6.5

Maintenance / Care: Medium

Attracts: Visual Attention, Birds

Resistances: Disease, Heat, Humidity, Periodic Wet Soil

Description

The Fuyu Persimmon boasts both spectacular foliage and fruits, making it an excellent addition to the edible landscape where it provides year-round appeal. In spring, unusual looking creamy-yellow 4-petaled flowers emerge that are followed by the orange-skinned, deliciously sweet seedless and non-astringent fruits that are the most popular variety sold in American supermarkets and around the world. The abundant fruits ripen towards fall and stay on the tree after the leaves have fallen and into winter, providing awesome appeal to the winter garden. The fruits can be picked and eaten right off the tree, sliced like a tomato, or used in a variety of baked goods. Attractive glossy green leaves turn brilliant golden-yellow shades with the arrival of cooler temperatures in fall, contrasting beautifully with the orange fruits. Very easy to grow and low-maintenance, Fuyu has no insect or disease problems, is self-pollinating, and does not require annual pruning like many other deciduous fruit trees.

NOTE: As with all of our other plants and trees, all of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 15 to 20 feet tall and wide, the Fuyu Persimmon is a small to medium sized tree ideal for use as a specimen or in groupings in landscape or garden beds. It can be trained as an espalier (flat against a wall). A must-have tree for wildlife gardens and a fine addition to Asian gardens, edible gardens, orange theme gardens, cottage gardens and orchards.

Suggested Spacing: 32 feet apart for space between trees

Growing Preferences

Fuyu Persimmon is exceptionally easy to grow in a moist but well drained acidic soil of average or better fertility. Will tolerate periodic wet soil.

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