Japanese Persimmon

About this plant

The 'Fuyu' Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu') is a beloved, non-astringent persimmon variety, meaning its delicious fruit can be eaten firm like an apple. This beautiful, medium-sized deciduous fruit tree offers elegant dark green foliage through spring and summer, transitioning to striking shades of orange and red in the fall, providing ornamental value long after the harvest. Known for its high yields and reliable production, the 'Fuyu' persimmon produces plump, bright orange fruit that is sweet, mild, and wonderfully flavorful. Perfect for fresh eating, salads, or baking, these seedless persimmons ripen in late fall, extending your harvest season with a unique and healthy treat. Beyond its culinary delights, the 'Fuyu' persimmon is a relatively low-maintenance tree once established, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners looking to grow their own fruit. Its attractive form and vibrant autumn color ensure it's a standout addition to any edible landscape or home orchard.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Plant in well-draining soil. Minor pruning may be done in late winter to shape the tree and remove any dead or crossing branches. Fertilize annually in spring with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer. Protect young trees from winter cold.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.