Fuyu Persimmon Tree for Sale - Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu'

Fuyu Persimmon Tree (Diospyros kaki) is a tall, deciduous tree with interesting bark and large orange fruits.

Fuyu Persimmon Tree Details & Growth Facts

Family: Ebenaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height: 20 – 30 ft.

Spread: 20 – 35 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Bloom Time: Spring

Flower Color: Yellow

Wildlife Value: Attracts birds

How to Grow a Fuyu Persimmon Tree?

Fuyu Persimmon Tree will make a statement in your garden or yard with its signature rectangular bark and orange fruits. Leaves will create beautiful fall color as the seasons change.

Plant in your fruit orchard, as a focal point in your edible garden, or your yard. It can be pruned or espaliered to harvest fruits easier.

This tree flowers in spring and fruits will ripen in late summer and fall. Plant more than one tree in order to ensure optimal fruit set.

Plant in well draining soil. Avoid planting in compacted or waterlogged soil; this is not a tree that can tolerate wet feet. This tree can be planted in a variety of different soils, including sandy or loam.

Water your tree regularly until well established in its new location. Let Mother Nature do the watering. Generally, this tree is drought resistant for short periods.

This tree is a significant attraction to wildlife and will bring bees, butterflies, birds, and mammals to your property. Wildlife will eat the fruit, so take care to harvest and protect them as they develop.

Give your trees a balanced fertilizer with potassium, phosphorous, and nitrogen for overall plant health. Avoid fertilizing after mid summer as adding more fertilizer after this time will affect fruit output.

Mulch around the base of the tree or add a layer of compost or a layer of leaf mold to optimize the organic materials in soil, taking care to stay away from the trunk.

Remove damaged, diseased, or rubbing branches that will create open wounds for pathogens to enter.

Watch for signs of borers and small insects. Have a treatment plan ready.

What Makes the Fuyu Fruit Tree Special?

Fuyu Persimmon Tree fruits are delicious eaten raw like an apple, or baked into sweet treats.

This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery

Bloom Season

Summer

Bloom/Foliage Color

White

Height at Maturity

Under 25 Feet

Care

To care for a Fuyu persimmon tree, ensure well-draining ground and frequent watering, particularly during dry spells. Prune yearly to keep shape and clear dead or crossing branches. Fertilize in early spring and protect from severe frost.

Plant Reproduction

Fuyu Persimmon Tree spreads through seeds and root suckers

How to Grow and Care for Fruit Trees

Fruit trees are a rewarding addition to any landscape, offering fragrant blossoms in spring and fresh, homegrown harvests in summer or fall. Popular varieties like apple, peach, pear, and plum thrive in full sun and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Choose trees suited to your USDA zone, and plant in early spring or fall for the best root development.

Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and deep enough so the root flare sits just above the soil line. Backfill with native soil, water deeply, and apply mulch around the base—keeping it a few inches from the trunk—to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Water regularly during the first growing season, especially during dry spells.

Prune annually to shape the tree, improve air circulation, and boost fruit production. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced or fruit-specific fertilizer. With proper planting, seasonal care, and a little patience, fruit trees will reward you with beauty, shade, and bountiful harvests year after year.

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