🌳 Fuyu Persimmon – Grafted on Florida Rootstock
Diospyros kaki ‘Fuyu’
The Fuyu Persimmon is one of the most popular non-astringent persimmons grown for home orchards and edible landscapes. Grafted on hardy Florida rootstock at Flowing Well Tree Farm in Pierson, Florida, this productive fruit tree produces sweet, flavorful orange fruit that can be eaten fresh right off the tree while still firm. Easy to grow and beautiful throughout the seasons, the Fuyu Persimmon is an excellent addition to Florida landscapes.
☀️ Sun Requirements
• Prefers full sun for best fruit production
• Requires at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily
💧 Watering
• Water deeply immediately after planting
• During establishment, water 2–3 times weekly
• Once established, water regularly during dry periods
• Avoid constantly soggy soil
🌾 Soil
• Prefers well-drained soil
• Adapts well to sandy Florida soils
• Tolerates slightly acidic to neutral pH
🌳 Planting
• Plant in a sunny location with room to mature
• Dig a hole 2–3 times wider than the root ball and equal depth
• Position the top of the root ball slightly above ground level
• Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly
• Apply 2–3 inches of mulch around the base (keep away from trunk)
🍊 About the Fruit
• Produces medium to large bright orange fruit
• Sweet, crisp, and flavorful when firm
• Non-astringent variety — can be eaten before fully soft
• Excellent for fresh eating, salads, baking, and drying
• Fruit ripens in fall
✂️ Pruning
• Prune during winter dormancy
• Remove dead, weak, or crossing branches
• Light shaping helps improve airflow and fruit production
• Maintain a strong central structure while young
🌿 Fertilizer
• Apply a balanced slow-release fruit tree fertilizer in early spring
• Fertilize lightly during the growing season if needed
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which may reduce fruit production
🌎 Special Instructions
• Grafted trees typically fruit earlier than seed-grown trees
• Florida rootstock helps improve adaptability to Florida growing conditions
• Cold hardy and relatively low maintenance once established
• Persimmons are self-fruitful, but additional trees may improve production
• Protect young trees from heavy frost during establishment
🌿 Grown at Flowing Well Tree Farm – Pierson, Florida
Healthy, Florida-grown trees selected for strong performance in Southern landscapes.
