Fuyu Japanese Persimmon
Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu' (Jiro type)
Pronunciation: di-OS-pi-ros kak-EYE
SKU #03608
| Description | An outstanding deciduous fruit tree with highly ornamental qualities, on superior Diospyros lotus rootstock. Fall foliage is a brilliant orange-red. Showy, bright orange-scarlet fruit ripens in late fall and remains on the bare stems well into winter. Non-astringent, firm-fleshed fruit is best if given time to soften slightly after harvesting from tree. Self-pollinating, but will produce more fruit with a second tree nearby. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous spring flowers. |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing tree; reaches 30 ft. tall, spreading wider. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Showy Fruit, Edible, Multi-Season Interest |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Evergreen Clematis (Clematis armandii); Lavender (Lavandula); Coneflower (Echinacea); Arborvitae (Thuja); Switch Grass (Panicum); Cedar (Cedrus) |
| Care | Provide enriched, loamy, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh winds. Water deeply and regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply a general purpose slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.