PERSIMMON Matsumoto Wase Fuyu

Diospryos kaki

Ripening 10 days before Fuyu. A prolific fruiter of medium size, round flattened fruit with sweet, crisp flavour. Non-astringent. Ripens May-June.

NOTE: Availability of persimmon trees is very limited this year (from Waimea and other suppliers). You may need to order with your local retailer to get trees next year.

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Early Non Astringent

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All Persimmon varieties are self-fertile.

SOIL	Best with good free draining soil.
PLANTING SITE	Best in a sunny site, protected from cold harsh winds.
CLIMATE	Hardiness depends on variety but generally most are hardy to around -9˚C once established.
WATERING	Water well during the early stages, during long dry periods and when the fruit is developing.
PESTS & DISEASES	Persimmons are affected by very few.
PLANTING IDEAS	Form a splendid neat and compact tree ideal for specimen planting, shrub borders or for lining driveways. Persimmons also make superb container plants and can be fan-trained or espaliered.
FRUIT	Persimmons are either astringent or non-astringent. Fruit ripens in late Summer to Autumn.
POLLINATION	All varieties are partially or fully self fertile.
TREE SIZE	5m x 4m.