Fuyu

Persimmon

Size

Medium (1-3 in. long, 3+ in. wide)

Shape

Squat, square-ish, faintly 4-sided

Flavor

Sweet and tangy

Texture

Firm, crisp even when ripe - non-astringent, can be sliced and eaten like an apple/tomato

Ripening window

Late autumn; holds well on the tree into winter

Best uses

Fresh eating (out of hand, sliced), baked goods

Pollination

Self-fruitful, but benefits from another variety nearby

Tree size

20-30 ft, rounded spreading form

Notes

The standard non-astringent Japanese persimmon most commonly seen in grocery stores. Deep orange skin, lighter orange flesh.