{"product_id":"fuyu-persimmon-tree","title":"Fuyu Persimmon Tree","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSweet, Non-Astringent Fruit That's Ready to Eat Fresh Off the Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuyu persimmons are crisp, sweet, and completely free of the bitter tannins that make other persimmon varieties unpleasant until they're soft and mushy. Unlike astringent types like Hachiya, this non-astringent variety can be eaten firm - bite into one like an apple the moment the skin turns deep orange. No waiting, no guessing, no disappointment. For California home gardens, the Fuyu persimmon tree (\u003cem\u003eDiospyros kaki\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fuyu') is one of the most rewarding deciduous fruit trees you can plant: beautiful tree form, reliable harvests, and fruit that's ready to enjoy straight from the branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Pollinating\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fuyu persimmons are self-pollinating trees. They do not require another tree for fruit production, so even a single tree in a small yard will bear fruit. That said, having another persimmon tree nearby can increase fruit yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerant Once Established\u003c\/strong\u003e – After the first growing season, this persimmon tree needs minimal supplemental water - a perfect match for California's dry summers and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/collections\/drought-tolerant\"\u003ewater-wise landscaping goals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Season Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e – Enjoy rich fall color as leaves shift to orange and red, then watch bright orange persimmons hang on bare branches well into winter, creating striking ornamental interest when most other trees are dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Long-Lived Investment\u003c\/strong\u003e – With proper care, Fuyu trees can produce fruit for 50 to 60 years. That's decades of homegrown persimmons from a single planting site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fuyu fruit has a pumpkin-apple flavor profile that works eaten fresh, sliced into salads, dried for snacks, or baked into seasonal desserts. The fruit can be eaten fresh or dried for snacks - the options grow with your creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost persimmons on the market are astringent varieties that require careful ripening until fully ripe and jelly-soft before they're palatable. Miss the window, and you're left with a mouth-puckering experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Fuyu persimmon\u003c\/strong\u003e in contrast offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Astringent Fruit You Can Eat Firm\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fuyu persimmons are sweet and non-astringent fruit. Once the skin turns bright orange, they're ready to enjoy fresh - no need to wait for full softening. The texture is crisp, more like an apple than a soft pear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Fertile, Seedless Harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fuyu trees produce mostly seedless fruit through parthenocarpy. Without cross-pollination, you get clean, seedless fruit with few seeds or none at all. One tree is all you need - a major advantage over \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/apricot-tree-moorpark\"\u003emany fruit trees that require a pollination partner\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardy and California-Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fuyu persimmons thrive in USDA zones 7–10, covering nearly all of California. They need only about 200 chill hours to break dormancy and produce fruit - far less demanding than many other deciduous fruit trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManageable Size for Residential Landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fuyu persimmon trees grow 15–20 feet tall with a 15–20 foot spread at maturity, making this medium-sized tree ideal for home orchards, backyard gardens, or designed landscapes without overwhelming the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Grow The Fuyu Persimmon Tree Successfully\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in Full Sun With Good Drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a sunny spot that receives at least 6–8 hours of direct sun daily. Fuyu persimmons prefer full sun for optimal growth and sweetest fruit. Plant in fall or early spring while the tree is dormant. Ensure rich soil that drains well - raised beds or mounds work if your ground holds water. Fuyu persimmons require well-drained soil for healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablish and Watch It Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and consistently through the first growing season to help roots settle in. Fuyu trees can start bearing fruit in 2–4 years from grafted stock. Light fertilization in early spring as buds break supports healthy growth without pushing excessive leaf production at the expense of fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Sweet Persimmons Every Fall\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuyu persimmons can be harvested in late fall when they turn deep orange - typically October through December in California. The fruit is medium to large with bright orange skin. A mature tree can yield 50–100 pounds of persimmon fruit annually. Pick when firm, and they'll store at room temperature for 1–2 weeks or in the refrigerator for up to a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 feet tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 feet wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDiospyros kaki\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fuyu'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA zones 7–10 (perfect for most of California)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChill Hours Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 200 hours below 45°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring (May–June)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e October through December\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (minimum 6–8 hours)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-pollinating; no second tree required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuyu persimmons are rich in antioxidants and vitamins A and C, with approximately 118 calories, 6g fiber, and 270mg potassium per fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded With Purchase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Healthy grafted tree, planting instructions, care guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia homeowners\u003c\/strong\u003e wanting a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant fruit tree that delivers reliable harvests year after year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible landscape enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a beautiful tree that doubles as a food source - pair it with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/pineapple-guava-feijoa-sellowiana\"\u003ePineapple Guava\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/products\/strawberry-tree-arbutus-marina\"\u003eStrawberry Tree\u003c\/a\u003e for year-round interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh eating fans\u003c\/strong\u003e who want unique, healthy persimmon fruit for snacking, preserving, or gifting to neighbors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProperty owners\u003c\/strong\u003e looking to add \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/useyardwork.com\/collections\/drought-tolerant\"\u003edrought-tolerant plantings\u003c\/a\u003e that align with California's water-efficiency priorities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape designers\u003c\/strong\u003e specifying specimen trees with winter ornamental value, manageable canopy, and deeply fissured bark texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you have a compact courtyard or a sprawling garden, the Fuyu persimmon's mature size fits a wide range of home gardens and landscape designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need two trees for fruit production?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Fuyu persimmon trees are self-pollinating and will produce fruit without a second tree. However, if you plant another persimmon variety nearby to cross-pollinate, you may see a slight increase in yield and occasional seeds in the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before I get fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuyu persimmons can bear fruit in 2–4 years from a grafted tree. Full production typically arrives by year 4–5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is the best time to plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall through early spring is ideal in California, while the tree is in dormancy. Container-grown trees can be planted any time, though late winter and early spring establishment tends to produce the fastest growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much water does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season. Once established (typically by year 2–3), Fuyu persimmon trees are drought tolerant and thrive on occasional deep watering during summer, especially while fruit is developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need much pruning?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuyu persimmons have few natural pests or diseases and require minimal pruning. Prune in late winter to remove damaged branches, crossing wood, and root suckers. Thin fruit clusters in early summer to one fruit per cluster to improve fruit size and reduce alternate bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReady to Grow Your Own Sweet Persimmons?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Yardwork's healthy, grafted Fuyu persimmon trees - the most popular persimmon for California home gardens - and start your harvest in as little as 2–4 years. 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