Diospyros Kaki 'Early Fuyu'


Enjoy the sweet, honeyed taste of autumn weeks ahead of schedule with Diospyros kaki 'Matsumoto Wase Fuyu'—famously known as the Early Fuyu Persimmon. A natural early-ripening bud sport of the world-famous Fuyu persimmon, this Japanese non-astringent cultivar produces medium-to-large, rounded, slightly flattened fruits that glow in a brilliant reddish-orange hue two to three weeks before standard Fuyu varieties. Because it is completely non-astringent, the fruit can be eaten crisp straight off the branch like a sweet apple, or allowed to soften into a rich, jelly-like treat. Paired with glossy green foliage that turns brilliant shades of fiery orange and red in the fall, this heavy-bearing tree brings outstanding ornamental beauty and rich home harvests to sunny gardens and patio setups.

  • Safe for pets and children
  • Repot once every 2 years
  • Fertilize once a month
  • Average water
  • Bright, direct light

About Diospyros Kaki 'Early Fuyu'

Origin

Native to East Asia (China and Japan), where persimmons have been cultivated for over a thousand years. The 'Early Fuyu' cultivar is an early-ripening selection grown globally in sunny, temperate to subtropical climates.

Air Purifying

As a leafy deciduous tree, it actively absorbs carbon dioxide and traps outdoor dust across its lush summer canopy. It creates a fresh, oxygen-rich environment for sunny patios, sunrooms, or outdoor garden spaces.

Toxicity

Non-toxic to cats and dogs according to standard horticultural safety profiles. However, eating large amounts of mature persimmon fruit seeds or unripened skin can cause stomach upset in pets.

Caring for Diospyros Kaki 'Early Fuyu'

Watering

Water deeply and regularly during its first few seasons to establish a deep root system, allowing the top 2 inches to dry between waterings. Mature potted trees are moderately drought-tolerant but need consistent moisture during fruit set.

Light and Placement

Requires maximum sunlight, thriving in full sun with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct rays daily. Place on a sun-drenched south-facing patio or deck for proper flowering and fruit sweetening.

Nutrition

Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fruit tree fertilizer or organic compost blend. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which cause excessive foliage growth and trigger young fruit drop.

Repotting

Repot young potted trees every 2 to 3 years in late winter before new spring buds break. Use a large, heavy container filled with rich, well-draining loam mixed with compost and coarse sand.

Pruning and Flowering

Prune in late winter while dormant to remove crossing branches and maintain a strong central scaffold. Produces small, creamy yellow spring flowers that self-pollinate to form sweet, squat orange persimmons.

Diospyros Kaki 'Early Fuyu' SOS

Illness

Fairly pest-resistant, though scale insects, mealybugs, and caterpillars can occasionally target young spring growth. Premature fruit drop is usually caused by erratic watering, extreme heat waves, or over-fertilization.

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