Fuyu Japanese Persimmon is a non-astringent, firm-fleshed fruit that is high in fiber and vitamins. Grown in warm zones, it produces reddish-orange fruit that is perfect for snacking.
Fuyu Japanese Persimmon
Fuyu Japanese persimmons (Diospyros kaki) are a delicious and nutritious fruit that is native to East Asia. They are now grown in many parts of the world, including the United States. Fuyu persimmons are typically round or oblate in shape and have a bright orange to red color. They have a firm, sweet flesh and a slightly tart skin.
Fuyu Japanese persimmon
Fuyu persimmons are a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as dietary fiber and potassium. They are also low in calories. Persimmons can be eaten fresh, dried, or cooked. They are often used in desserts, such as pies, cakes, and puddings. Persimmons can also be added to salads, stir-fries, and other savory dishes.
To choose the best Fuyu persimmons, look for fruits that are firm and bright in color. Avoid persimmons that are soft or have blemishes. Fuyu persimmons are ripe when they yield slightly to pressure when pressed gently.
Fuyu persimmons can be stored at room temperature for a few days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. To ripen persimmons, place them in a paper bag with an apple or banana. The ethylene gas released by the apple or banana will help the persimmons ripen.
Here are some tips for enjoying Fuyu Japanese persimmons:
- Eat fresh persimmons like an apple or pear.
- Slice persimmons and add them to salads or yogurt parfaits.
- Use persimmons in smoothies and juices.
- Bake persimmons into muffins, pies, and cakes.
- Add persimmons to stir-fries and curries.
- Dry persimmons into chewy fruit leather.
Fuyu Japanese persimmons are a delicious and nutritious fruit that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Try adding them to your diet today!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 7-10 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 10-20 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 10-15 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Eriobotrya japonica |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Harvest Time: | October |
| Year to Bear: | Winter-early spring |
