Description
Giant Fuyu is a non-astringent Asian persimmon (Diospyros kaki) selected to pair classic Fuyu eating quality with substantially larger fruit. Like other Fuyu-type persimmons, it can be enjoyed while still firm, offering a crisp, apple-like bite with clean sweetness.
What distinguishes Giant Fuyu is its combination of size and timing. The fruit finishes earlier than standard Fuyu, allowing growers to harvest high-quality, fully sweet fruit sooner in the fall—an advantage in regions where cooler weather can shorten the ripening window.
Overview
- Non-astringent Asian persimmon.
- Large-fruited Fuyu-type selection.
- Enjoyable while firm and crisp.
- Earlier-finishing harvest than standard Fuyu.
- Excellent fresh-eating persimmon.
Growing Details
Latin Name: Diospyros kaki ’Giant Fuyu’
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full day of sun; well-drained soil
Rootstock: Grafted onto Diospyros lotus
Hardiness: Best suited to mild-winter persimmon climates with warm summers
Bearing Age: 1–3 years
Size at Maturity: Typically 12–18 ft tall and wide; easily maintained smaller with routine pruning
Bloom Time: Late spring
Ripening Time: Early to mid fall (finishes earlier than standard Fuyu)
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile
Pests & Diseases: Generally low-pressure; good airflow and drainage reduce issues
Additional Notes
- Grower’s Insight: “Giant Fuyu” has historically referred to select large-fruited Fuyu-type persimmons rather than a single uniform strain. What unites them is the goal of delivering classic Fuyu eating quality with substantially increased fruit size and earlier finishing.
- Regional Insight: Giant Fuyu performs especially well in regions with warm summers and cooler or shorter fall seasons, where its earlier finish improves harvest reliability.
- This is a non-astringent persimmon: fruit can be eaten while firm and crisp with no need to wait for softening.
