Grow Your Own Delicious Fuyu Persimmons

Enjoy the sweet taste of homegrown persimmons with this Live Fuyu Persimmon Tree (Diospyros Kaki). This 6″ to 1 ft sapling is ready to be planted and cultivated into a thriving fruit tree. The Fuyu variety is known for its non-astringent fruit, meaning you can eat it while it’s still firm! This tree is not only a source of delicious fruit but also an attractive addition to your garden, with its deciduous foliage turning beautiful shades of yellow and orange in the fall.

This persimmon tree is relatively easy to care for. It is drought-resistant once established and adapts to various soil types, including clay, loam, peat, sand, and silt. For optimal growth and fruit production, ensure the tree receives full sun to medium sun exposure. With its fast growth rate, you’ll be harvesting your own persimmons in no time!

The Diospyros Kaki, or Fuyu Persimmon, is a deciduous tree that typically reaches a mature height of 10 to 12 feet. It produces yellow/green flowers in the summer, followed by 3-inch round, orange, edible fruits that are ready for harvest from October through December. This tree is self-pollinating, making it easy to produce fruit without needing another tree for pollination. The Fuyu Persimmon Tree offers a unique opportunity to grow fresh fruit and enjoy the changing beauty of your landscape throughout the seasons.

Key Benefits:

• Edible Fruit: Enjoy sweet and delicious Fuyu persimmons straight from your backyard.
• Drought Resistant: Once established, this tree can withstand periods of dryness.
• Fast Growing: See your tree mature and produce fruit relatively quickly.
• Beautiful Fall Foliage: Enjoy the vibrant colors of the changing leaves in autumn.
• Self-Pollinating: No need for a second tree to produce fruit.

With the right care, this Fuyu Persimmon Tree will provide you with years of delicious fruit and beautiful scenery. Follow the included directions for planting and care to ensure your sapling thrives!

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How big will the Fuyu Persimmon tree get? The Fuyu Persimmon tree typically reaches a mature height of 10 to 12 feet.
2. What kind of soil does this tree need? This tree adapts well to clay, loam, peat, sand, and silt soils.
3. How much sunlight does the Fuyu Persimmon tree need? For optimal growth and fruit production, ensure the tree receives full sun to medium sun exposure.
4. When is the best time to plant a Fuyu Persimmon tree? Outside planting is best in the late fall while they are dormant or in early spring after all chance of frost and plants are well established.
5. How long before the tree produces fruit? With its fast growth rate and proper care, you can expect to harvest your own persimmons in a few years. Be patient and wait until persimmons are completely orange and soft so they will be delightfully sweet.