Persimmon - Fuyu (Jiro) Fuyu Persimmon 7

Fuyu Japanese Persimmon is a medium-sized tree that is typically grown for its edible qualities, although it does have ornamental merits as well. It produces orange round fruit (technically 'pomes') which are usually ready for picking from early to mid fall. The fruits have a sweet taste and a firm texture.

The fruit are most often used in the following ways:

• Fresh Eating
• Preserves

A popular cultivar producing medium to large fruit; flowers in mid-summer and fruit ripens in mid-November; this variety is self-pollinating; typically round-topped with an open, erect habit; shelter from damaging winds.