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Plant details
Meet this plant.
The non-astringent persimmon you can eat crisp and sweet, straight off the branch — no waiting for it to go soft.
The Fuyu (Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu') is the most popular Japanese persimmon for good reason. Unlike the old astringent types that must turn to jelly before they're edible, Fuyu is sweet and mellow while still firm and crunchy, like a honeyed, cinnamon-tinged apple. Its squat, tomato-shaped fruit ripens to a glowing orange in fall, hanging on the bare branches like ornaments long after the leaves drop. It is equally at home as a backyard fruit tree and as a four-season ornamental.
Why growers choose the Fuyu
- Eat it firm. Non-astringent fruit is ready to enjoy while still crisp, so there is no guessing about ripeness and no mouth-puckering tannins.
- Self-fertile. A single tree can set fruit on its own, making it an easy choice for one-tree gardens and small lots.
- Low-maintenance and tough. Persimmons have remarkably few serious pest or disease problems, so they fit naturally into a low-spray, easygoing garden.
- Showstopping fall color. Glossy summer foliage turns vivid orange and red, and the bright fruit clings to bare limbs well into the season.
- Manageable size. At a mature 12 to 15 feet, it stays within reach for easy harvest and fits comfortably in a modest yard.
Whether you want a productive fruit tree, a striking specimen near the patio, or both in one plant, the Fuyu earns its space — and in zones 7 through 11, it rewards you with crisp, sweet fruit every autumn.
Self-fertility describes pollination needs, not a guaranteed harvest. Fruit production and ripening vary with plant maturity, weather and growing conditions; fruit at delivery is not promised.
Plan before planting
Fruit tree facts at a glance.
Use hardiness as a first filter, then confirm chill hours, pollination, summer conditions, and local restrictions.
- Light
- Full Sun
- USDA hardiness
- Zones 7–11
- Arrival height
- 4-5 ft. (5G), 3-4 ft. (5G), 4-5 ft. (7G)
- Supplied size options
- 4-5 ft. (5G) · 3-4 ft. (5G) · 4-5 ft. (7G)
- Delivery & arrival
- You receive a live plant in the selected size. Fruit photos may show mature growth, not the plant at delivery.
- Mature size
- At a mature 12 to 15 feet, it stays within reach for easy harvest and fits comfortably in a modest yard.
- Pollination
- Self-pollinating
- Winter care
- Protect young or container-grown plants during severe freezes.
- Delivery eligibility
- Final delivery eligibility is confirmed at checkout; state agricultural restrictions may apply.
USDA zones describe average annual extreme minimum temperatures, not summer heat, humidity, soil, sunlight, chill accumulation, or every microclimate.
A better live-plant order
Know what happens next.
1
Choose the right option
Confirm your USDA zone, then select the available plant size.
2
Packed for the trip
Your plant is secured with transit-ready packaging, and tracking is sent when the order ships.
3
Unpack and acclimate
Open the package promptly, inspect the plant, and give it time to adjust before repotting.
Your point of contact
Inty Tursun
Manager
Questions about plant options, delivery, tracking, or an order? Inty is here to help before and after your purchase.
Will my plant look exactly like the photo?
Live plants naturally vary in height, branching, leaf count, color, and shape. Photos show the variety and typical presentation.
Can items arrive separately?
Yes. Plants can have different preparation times and packaging needs, so one order may receive more than one tracking number.
What should I do when it arrives?
Unpack promptly, inspect the plant, water only when needed, and let it acclimate before making major care changes.
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