Grow Your Own Sweet Fuyu Persimmons

Bring the taste of autumn to your garden with our Live Plant Fuyu Persimmon Tree. This 1 to 2 ft sapling seedling is ready to plant and grow, rewarding you with delicious, 3-inch round Fuyu persimmons. The Diospyros Kaki, or Asian Persimmon, is known for its sweet, non-astringent fruit that can be eaten straight from the tree or used in your favorite desserts. This tree thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10 and adds beauty to your landscape with its vibrant fall foliage.

Our Fuyu Persimmon Trees are fast-growing and adaptable to various soil types, including clay, loam, peat, sand, and silt. They prefer full to medium sun exposure and require medium watering. These trees are deciduous, meaning they lose their leaves in the winter, and are shipped bare root to ensure healthy transit. Enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own homegrown fruit from October through December.

Benefits of Growing a Fuyu Persimmon Tree:

• Delicious Fruit: Enjoy sweet, non-astringent persimmons straight from your garden.
• Beautiful Fall Foliage: The tree’s leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow and orange in the autumn.
• Easy to Grow: This tree is drought-resistant and adapts to various soil types.
• Fast Growing: See results quickly with this rapidly growing fruit tree.
• Perennial: Enjoy fruit year after year from this long-lasting tree.

Planting and Care:

Soak the roots in water for 24 hours before transplanting into a large pot (2 gallons or larger) with rich potting soil. Ensure the soil line is about 2 inches above the roots. Water well and keep the soil moist but well-drained. Place in bright, indirect sunlight until established (at least 2 months), then gradually move into full sun. Outside planting is best in late fall while dormant or in early spring after the last frost. If your soil is poor, mix it half and half with potting soil. Use a tree and shrub fertilizer after the tree is established, following package directions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fuyu Persimmon Trees

1. How big will my Fuyu Persimmon Tree get?

A mature Fuyu Persimmon Tree typically reaches a height of 10 to 12 feet, making it a manageable size for most gardens.

2. What kind of soil does a Fuyu Persimmon Tree need?

Fuyu Persimmon Trees are adaptable but thrive in well-drained soil. A mix of clay, loam, peat, sand, or silt is suitable. Amending poor soil with potting mix is recommended.

3. How much sunlight does my Persimmon Tree need?

For optimal growth and fruit production, Fuyu Persimmon Trees need full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). While they can tolerate medium to low sun, fruit yield may be reduced.

4. When is the best time to plant my Fuyu Persimmon Tree sapling?

The best time to plant is in the late fall during dormancy or in early spring after the final frost. This allows the tree to establish roots before the growing season.

5. How long does it take for a Fuyu Persimmon Tree to produce fruit?

While this varies, you can generally expect your Fuyu Persimmon Tree to start producing fruit within 3-5 years after planting, provided it receives proper care.