Fuyu Persimmon Tree

Fuyu Persimmon Tree for Sale - Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu' 

The Fuyu Persimmon tree is a native fruit producer>. It is deciduous, with interesting bark and large orange fruits. 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 it as it develops. For plant health, give your trees a balanced fertilizer with potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen. Avoid fertilizing after mid-summer, as adding more fertilizer after this time will affect fruit output.

Its signature rectangular bark and orange fruits will make a statement in your garden or yard. Its leaves will create beautiful fall color as the seasons change.Plant it in your fruit orchard as a focal point in your edible garden or yard. It can be pruned or espaliered to make harvesting fruits easier. This tree flowers in spring, and fruits will ripen in late summer and fall. Plant more than one tree to ensure optimal fruit set.

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?

Plant in well-draining soil. Avoid planting in compacted or waterlogged soil; this tree does not tolerate wet feet. This tree can be planted in various 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.

What Makes the Fuyu Fruit Tree Special?

Fuyu Persimmon Tree fruits are delicious eaten raw like an apple, or baked into sweet treats. TN Nursery sells an enormous amount of these native fruit trees because everyone knows the value of a rare and exotic species like this.