Non-astringent fruit: Enjoy sweet, jelly-like texture without the tartness for versatile use
Excellent disease resistance: Reduces need for chemical treatments and ensures healthy growth
Self-fertile: No cross-pollination required, simplifying planting and maintenance
Long harvest period: Produces fruit from late fall through winter for extended enjoyment
Easy to prune: Prune to desired size for optimal growth and fruit production
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Fuyu persimmons, a popular variety of Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki), are known for their sweet, non-astringent flavor and firm, apple-like texture when ripe. They are thought to have originated in China and were introduced to Japan centuries ago, where they were further cultivated. The Fuyu variety, prized for its non-astringent, s
USDA Hardiness Zones
7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Mature Size
12–16 ft
Water Requirements
12–15 gallons per week (May–September)
Years to Bear
2–5 years
Rootstock
Lotus kaki
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Securely packed trees. Even given West-to-East coast shipping time and sudden health problems that delayed my opening and planting the trees for well over a week, they were still healthy and sprang to vibrant life as soon as they were placed into the ground. Recommended grower!