Fuyu Persimmon Tree

Fuyu Persimmon Tree

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Fuyu Persimmon Are the Most Popular Non-Astringent Persimmon Cultivar

Enjoy the most widely planted and easy to grow asian persimmon

  • Non-Astringent: Sweetness you can enjoy fresh right off the tree
  • Self-Fertile: Heavy yields from just one single tree, no pollinator required
  • Low Chill Hours: Thrives in zones 7-10 and produces with as little as 100-200 chill hours
  • Early Bearing Fruit: Produces it's first harvest within 2-3 years
  • Delicious Flavor: Perfect for fresh eating, baking, drying, and preserves

Fuyu Persimmon Trees produce sweet, non-astringent fruit with no bitterness. Easy to grow, self-pollinating, and packed with fall color, this low-maintenance fruit tree is ideal for home gardens and edible landscapes across zones 7-10.

These are by far one of the most recognized and most cultivar in the Diospyros kaki family. They will grow upright with many lateral branches which allow for hundreds of ripe fruit to proliferate in the fall harvesting season. In addition to their obvious edible allures, Fuyu persimmon leaves will change color in the fall to shades of yellows, oranges, and reds. All while the fruit is still hanging on the tree! While most other trees go dormant, they put on an impressive color display.

What Do Fuyu Persimmon Taste Like?

A Fuyu Asian persimmon tastes a bit like a pumpkin crossed with an apple with a ripe texture ranging from a crisp peach to sweet jelly. Their fruit is medium to large in size with a bright orange color with the added benefit of being shelf stable for a number of weeks. They are an absolute delight to your tastebuds!

Are Fuyu Persimmons Self Pollinating?

Fuyu persimmon are self-pollinating fruit trees – meaning they do not need another tree for cross-pollination. However, having another persimmon tree nearby will increase the fruit load meaning more delicious ripe persimmon fruit for you!

Fuyu Tree Care At a Glance

Fuyu is about as forgiving as fruit trees get, which is a big part of why it is the most planted persimmon in the country. Give it a sunny spot with plenty of sun and slightly acidic soil that drains, keep it watered through its first season, and then largely leave it alone. Ours settle in fast and start carrying fruit in just 2-3 years.

Key Care Takeaways

  • Full Sun: Six hours minimum, eight is better for sweeter fruit
  • Slight Acidic Soil: pH 6.0 to 7.0, well-drained, but tolerant of sand or clay
  • Water: Deeply 2-3 times a week the first season except after rain, then only during dry spells
  • Spacing: Allow 15-20 feet of spacing from each other and structures

Why Buy from a Trusted Grower Like Perfect Plants

When you order from Perfect Plants, you're buying directly from a family-run farm that's been growing top-quality trees since 1980. Located in sunny Florida, our persimmon trees thrive under expert care before they ever arrive at your door. We’ve perfected the process from our greenhouse to your garden—ensuring healthier, stronger plants with every shipment.

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Fuyu Persimmon is the most popular persimmon for home gardens—producing crisp, sweet, non-astringent fruit you can enjoy straight off the tree. This self-pollinating variety yields medium-to-large bright orange fruit with a pumpkin-apple flavor and a texture that can be eaten crisp or allowed to soften. Brilliant yellow, orange, and red fall foliage makes the Fuyu Persimmon a standout in the landscape, even as fruit hangs beautifully into autumn. 

At Perfect Plants Nursery, we stand behind every tree, shrub, and flower we grow. Every order is protected by our complimentary 30-day plant guarantee, ensuring your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive. Unlike many online nurseries, Perfect Plants ships directly from our family-run farm, so you’re backed by growers who care about your success long after your plants leave our nursery beds. Grow with confidence knowing your investment is protected from the start.

How big do fuyu persimmon trees get?

Fuyu persimmon trees grow to a mature height of 18-20 feet tall and span 15-20 feet wide. Make sure you have space in your landscape!

How can I tell when fuyu persimmons are ripe?

Fuyu are in season during October through early December. Unlike non-astringent persimmon, Fuyu can be eaten while firm. Pick the fruit when they begin to show their orange color and they will continue to ripen/sweeten on the shelf!

How much fruit can a Fuyu Persimmon produce?

A mature, in-ground Fuyu persimmon can produce hundreds of fruits and well over 100 pounds in a productive year. Exceptionally large, well-managed persimmon trees may yield 300 pounds or more, although harvests vary considerably with tree age, size, climate, pollination, thinning and overall health.

When should I plant a Fuyu Persimmon?

Early fall or early spring are the two best times to plant Diospyros kaki. The cool soil and mild weather allow for young roots to establish and acclimate to their new homes.

Where do Fuyu Persimmon grow best?

Fuyu Persimmon trees grow best in USDA Zones 7–10, where they receive at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.

Botanical Name
Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu'
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Sunlight
Full Sun

Foliage Color
Green

Mature Width
15-20 ft

Mature Height
18-20 ft

Growing Zones7, 8, 9, 10

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