{"product_id":"fuyu-persimmon-tree-diospyros-kaki-fuyu","title":"Fuyu Persimmon Tree - Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFuyu Persimmon (\u003cem\u003eDiospyros kaki\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fuyu') is the persimmon you can eat crisp, like an apple, because the fruit is non-astringent. It grows into a rounded deciduous tree of about 4m to 5m, with glossy summer leaves that turn flame orange and red in autumn, and flat orange fruit that hangs on the bare branches after the leaves fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEat it firm.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuyu has no tannin bite, so the fruit is sweet and crunchy as soon as it turns orange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-fertile.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree sets fruit without a partner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves turn gold, orange and red before they drop, and the fruit hangs like lanterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy and productive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Persimmons are low fuss, reliable trees that crop heavily once settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m to 5m apart in full sun with room for the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its rounded crown gives summer shade and colour in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 50cm or wider holds a pruned tree for a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fuyu Persimmon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and shelter from strong wind. It grows in subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and tolerates frost when dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, fertile soil enriched with compost. It tolerates heavier soil better than many fruit trees but dislikes waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer and while fruit swells, and feed in spring with a fruit tree fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter to an open, spreading shape, and thin heavy crops so branches do not snap under the weight. Net against fruit fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Fuyu Persimmon in 300mm pots. A 300mm pot is a young, bare-stemmed or leafy tree depending on the season. Plant in autumn or spring and stake gently if the site is windy. Water deeply through the first summer and mulch the root zone, which helps a young tree settle before its first crop. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse more fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eMore deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003ePlants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eFruit trees for every season: planting tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I pick Fuyu persimmons?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick in autumn once the fruit is fully orange. It can be eaten firm and crisp, no need to wait for it to soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Fuyu is self-fertile and sets fruit on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a large pot with good drainage and regular water and feed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095151735103,"sku":"DIO-KAK-FUYU-300MM","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/fuyu-persimmon-tree-diospyros-kaki-fuyu.jpg?v=1794663902","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/fuyu-persimmon-tree-diospyros-kaki-fuyu","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}