Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu'
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Fuyu Persimmon Tree
Fuyu Persimmon Tree
Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu'
The Fuyu Persimmon tree not only provides delicious, nutritious fruit, but it is also a stunning tree, adding beautiful autumn color and showcasing attractive orange fruits that resemble ornaments on bare branches in late fall. Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu', a Japanese persimmon, produces medium-large, round, flattened fruit with reddish-orange skin. Non-astringent, this sweet and flavorful fruit is crunchy when ripe and is also known as the Apple Persimmon.
Fuyu is a small, deciduous tree with slightly drooping branches and oblong, leathery, glossy blue-green leaves that transform into brilliant orange-red in autumn. As the leaves drop to the ground, they expose the shiny, reddish-orange persimmons on bare branches. Low-chill and self-fertile, Fuyu-Jiro bears fruit at a young age and is a heavy producer, even with just one tree, in mild winter areas requiring 200 chill hours or less. The fruit can be eaten while still crisp and is also excellent for cooking or drying.
Planting - Plant your Persimmon tree in a location that gets full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight, and protected from harsh winds. Fuyu Persimmon can be grown in a wide range of soils but does best in loamy, well-drained soils that are slightly acidic (pH 6.0-6.5). Grows best in mild-temperate climates with moderate winters and mild summers. In hot-summer climates, the bark and fruit can sunburn.
Watering - Newly planted trees should be watered slowly, deeply to allow the water to seep in and thoroughly soak the ground. and regularly the first six months to encourage root growth. When the roots have become established, reduce frequency. Persimmons are considered drought-resistant, but supplemental irrigation from spring through summer increases fruit production. Less water is required during its dormant months.
Fertilizing - Apply a balanced fertilizer in late winter or early spring.
Pruning - For young persimmon trees, prune to promote an open vase shape with strong main branches that can support large crops of fruit. As the tree matures, remove dead or crossing branches and any suckers below the graft union.
Harvesting - To harvest fruit, use hand clippers to cut the stem close to the fruit. Fuyu fruits persist on bare branches into winter, adding seasonal interest. Fuyu trees produce seedless fruit without nearby pollinating varieties, but cross-pollination with other varieties within a half mile will result in seeded fruit.
Winter Hardiness - Fuyu Persimmon (Diospyros kaki) is hardy to 10°F and thrives in USDA zones 8-10. It can be grown in zone 11 with additional care.
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