When you buy Fuyu persimmons in a grocery store in the U.S. this is usually the variety sold. The Jiro Asian Persimmon is similar to the original Fuyu from Japan, but ripens a week earlier. Medium-sized orange fruit of excellent quality. Ripens in October/November. Non-astringent, eaten hard or soft. CAN NOT BE SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA.
ZONE: 7-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Mid-season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 300 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: High.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 12’ x 10’
