Select Fresh and Sweet Japanese Fuyu Persimmon

Harvest a crisp, non-astringent persimmon that tastes like a honeyed, cinnamon-tinged apple straight from the branch. Unlike traditional varieties that must soften completely before eating, the Fuyu delivers sweet flesh while still firm. Its squat, tomato-shaped fruits ripen to glowing orange each autumn, clinging to bare limbs long after summer leaves drop. Zero guesswork or tannin-heavy fruit means you simply pick the bright orbs and enjoy them immediately.

Designed for efficient home growing, this tree is entirely self-fertile, setting a full crop without a pollinator partner. Reaching just twelve to fifteen feet at maturity, it fits small yards and allows easy hand-picking. Resisting most common pests and diseases, it thrives naturally in low-care landscapes. From summer’s glossy leaves to winter’s bare wood loaded with lingering oranges, the Fuyu works as both a reliable food producer and a steady four-season accent across zones 7 through 11.

📋 Product summary:

• Non-astringent fruits stay crisp and sweet when fully mature
• Self-fertile blooming requires only a single tree to produce
• Compact growth reaches twelve to fifteen feet for yard compatibility
• Hardy in USDA planting zones seven through eleven
• Naturally resists frequent orchard pests and fungal issues
• Displays rounded, tomato-shaped berries with rich orange skin
• Leaves shift to vivid red and gold before winter dormancy
• Berries persist on bare branches deep into the cooler months