Description
xThe non-astringent persimmon you can eat crisp and sweet, straight off the branch — no waiting for it to go soft.
The Fuyu (Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu') is the most popular Japanese persimmon for good reason. Unlike the old astringent types that must turn to jelly before they're edible, Fuyu is sweet and mellow while still firm and crunchy, like a honeyed, cinnamon-tinged apple. Its squat, tomato-shaped fruit ripens to a glowing orange in fall, hanging on the bare branches like ornaments long after the leaves drop. It is equally at home as a backyard fruit tree and as a four-season ornamental.
Why growers choose the Fuyu
- Eat it firm. Non-astringent fruit is ready to enjoy while still crisp, so there is no guessing about ripeness and no mouth-puckering tannins.
- Self-fertile. A single tree sets a full crop on its own, making it an easy choice for one-tree gardens and small lots.
- Low-maintenance and tough. Persimmons have remarkably few serious pest or disease problems, so they fit naturally into a low-spray, easygoing garden.
- Showstopping fall color. Glossy summer foliage turns vivid orange and red, and the bright fruit clings to bare limbs well into the season.
- Manageable size. At a mature 12 to 15 feet, it stays within reach for easy harvest and fits comfortably in a modest yard.
Whether you want a productive fruit tree, a striking specimen near the patio, or both in one plant, the Fuyu earns its space — and in zones 7 through 11, it rewards you with crisp, sweet fruit every autumn.
Shipping & Return
xORDER PROCESSING TIMES:
Most orders that are placed with us are processed and shipped out within 24 hours. Weekend and Holiday orders will be processed on the next available business day.
SHIPPING:
We use FedEx and USPS Priority Mail to the continental US, Military addresses, Alaska, and Hawaii free of charge. Delivery of your order will be within 2 to 5 business days of the date it is shipped out.
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SALES TAX:
The Pee Mart charges sales tax on items purchased by customers that have products shipped in the state of Maine. When customers from outside the state of Maine complete a purchase from The Pee Mart, they accept all responsibility of their respective state laws regarding sales and use tax.
OUT OF STOCK ITEMS:
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WARRANTY / RETURNS:
The Pee Mart has a 30-day customer satisfaction standard warranty for all items. All sales are considered final after 30 days of receiving product.
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