Fuyu Persimmon Tree – Grafted Live Plant – 3ft Tall – 3 Gallon Pot – Zones 7-10

Overview

Introduce a delightful and productive addition to your garden with the Fuyu Persimmon Tree. This premium grafted persimmon live plant, standing approximately 3 feet tall and typically shipped in a 3-gallon pot, is ready to establish itself in your landscape. The Fuyu persimmon, also known as Jiro, is a highly sought-after non-astringent variety, meaning its fruit can be enjoyed firm and crisp, even when not fully ripe, without any puckering sensation. Its large, deeply orange fruits offer a uniquely rich, sweet flavor that becomes even more amazing as they fully ripen. Ideal for gardeners in USDA Zones 7-10, this persimmon live plant promises bountiful harvests and ornamental beauty.

The Fuyu Persimmon (Diospyros kaki ‘Fuyu’) is celebrated for its ease of cultivation and reliable fruit production. Unlike many other persimmon varieties, the non-astringent persimmon allows for immediate enjoyment of its firm, juicy fruit. Whether you’re an experienced horticulturist or a budding gardener, this tree offers a rewarding growing experience, culminating in delicious, high-quality fruit perfect for fresh eating, baking, or preserving. Invest in a Fuyu Persimmon Tree today and savor the taste of homegrown sweetness.

Key Benefits

Cultivating a Fuyu Persimmon offers numerous advantages, from its delicious fruit to its attractive appearance in the landscape. This grafted persimmon provides a reliable source of fresh, healthy produce and enhances your garden’s aesthetic.

• Delicious, Non-Astringent Fruit: Enjoy large, firm, and wonderfully sweet persimmons that can be eaten fresh even when crisp. The Jiro variety is famous for its lack of astringency, making it a delightful treat at any stage of ripeness.
• High Yielding & Reliable: This Fuyu Persimmon Tree is known for its consistent and abundant fruit production, providing a generous harvest year after year.
• Ornamental Value: Beyond its fruit, the tree itself is attractive, with lush green foliage that turns vibrant shades in autumn, adding seasonal beauty to your garden.
• Easy to Grow: A relatively low-maintenance fruit tree, the persimmon live plant is resilient and adapts well to various soil conditions, making it suitable for many gardeners.
• Versatile Culinary Use: The sweet fruit of the non-astringent persimmon is excellent for eating fresh, adding to salads, baking into desserts, or making preserves.
• Healthy & Nutritious: Persimmons are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, contributing to a healthy diet straight from your backyard.
• Long Growing Season: With its ability to thrive in Zones 7-10, this tree offers a broad growing range and a long fruiting season.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Fuyu Persimmon Tree is straightforward, ensuring a healthy plant and abundant fruit. This grafted persimmon prefers a location with full sun exposure, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Adequate sunlight is crucial for fruit development and overall tree health. While tolerant of various soil types, persimmons thrive in well-draining, fertile soil. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter to improve drainage and aeration. Once established, the tree is relatively drought-tolerant but will benefit from consistent watering, especially during dry spells and fruit development. Aim for deep watering that moistens the root zone thoroughly.

Fertilize your young Fuyu Persimmon Tree with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins. Mature trees may require less frequent fertilization, depending on soil fertility. Pruning should focus on shaping the tree, removing dead or diseased branches, and promoting good air circulation. Light pruning in late winter or early spring is ideal. Protect young trees from harsh winter winds in colder parts of its hardiness range (USDA Zones 7-10). While generally robust, monitor your persimmon live plant for common pests or diseases and address them promptly with appropriate organic or chemical treatments if necessary. Proper care will ensure your Jiro persimmon remains vigorous and productive.

Size & Details

This Fuyu Persimmon Tree is typically shipped as a live plant, approximately 2-3 feet tall, and comes in a 3-gallon nursery pot. This size provides a robust start for your garden, allowing the tree to establish quickly. Fuyu persimmons are known for their moderate growth rate, eventually reaching a mature height of 15-20 feet with a similar spread, depending on pruning and growing conditions. The large, round fruits mature in late fall, offering a beautiful display of color against autumn foliage. Expect your grafted persimmon to begin producing fruit within 2-3 years of planting, with increasing yields as it matures.

The fruit size is typically large, offering a substantial and satisfying harvest. This non-astringent persimmon is a self-fertile variety, meaning you only need one tree to get fruit, though planting multiple trees can often lead to even higher yields. It is perfectly suited for USDA Zones 7-10, tolerating temperatures down to about 0°F. Your persimmon live plant is carefully prepared for shipment to ensure it arrives in the best possible condition, ready for planting and thriving in its new home.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Fuyu Persimmon Tree get? A: A mature Fuyu Persimmon Tree typically grows to a height of 15-20 feet with a similar spread. Its ultimate size can be managed with proper pruning.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: This persimmon live plant is typically shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot, providing a well-established root system for successful planting.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Fuyu Persimmon Tree is an outdoor fruit tree, best suited for planting directly in the ground in USDA Zones 7-10. It requires significant space and sunlight to thrive and produce fruit.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This grafted persimmon requires full sun exposure, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, Fuyu Persimmon Trees are relatively easy to care for. They are quite hardy and require basic care including adequate sunlight, well-draining soil, and consistent watering, especially when young.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Fuyu Persimmon Tree will be carefully packaged to ensure it arrives healthy and ready for planting. It will be a live plant, approximately 2-3 feet tall, with its roots protected in a 3-gallon pot.
• Q: Can I use Jiro persimmon fruit in cooking? A: Absolutely! The sweet, non-astringent fruit of the Jiro persimmon is excellent for fresh eating, baking into breads, pies, and cookies, or making jams and jellies.
• Q: How long until it blooms and produces fruit? A: A Fuyu Persimmon Tree typically starts producing fruit within 2-3 years after planting, with yields increasing as the tree matures.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: This Fuyu Persimmon Tree is hardy in USDA Zones 7-10. It can tolerate winter temperatures down to about 0°F. If you are in a colder zone, winter protection may be necessary.
• Q: What is a non-astringent persimmon? A: A non-astringent persimmon like the Fuyu means its fruit can be eaten firm and crisp without the puckering sensation found in astringent varieties, which must be fully soft to be edible.