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Japanese Persimmon 'Fuyu'
Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu'
In USDA zones 7b–8a around Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, Japanese Persimmon 'Fuyu' is a tree used in Triangle yards when mature size, sun, and drainage fit the bed. Piedmont clay rewards a wide planting hole, a slightly high crown, and steady first-season water. Fall planting is the usual window here; water through the first summer no matter the calendar.
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Key facts for the Triangle
- Botanical name
- Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu'
- Common name
- Japanese Persimmon 'Fuyu'
- Plant type
- Trees
- Group
- Other Families
- Hardiness here
- USDA 7b–8a (Raleigh–Durham Triangle)
- Light
- Match the site; confirm hours of direct sun
- Water
- Deep, consistent water while establishing
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Leaf habit
- See overview
- Best planting window
- Fall (October–November) in the Piedmont; spring after frost as backup
Overview
Diospyros kaki, the Oriental persimmon, Chinese persimmon, Japanese persimmon, kaki persimmon, or Fuyu persimmon, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Diospyros. Although its first botanical description was not published until 1780, D. kaki cultivation in China dates back more than 2000 years.
Common questions
Is Japanese Persimmon 'Fuyu' a good plant for Raleigh and the Triangle?
Yes—when the site matches its light and drainage needs. Japanese Persimmon 'Fuyu' is used in Raleigh, Durham, and Cary landscapes in USDA zones 7b–8a. Confirm mature width, overhead wires, and how wet the Piedmont clay stays after storms before you plant.
When should I plant Japanese Persimmon 'Fuyu' in North Carolina?
Fall (October–November) is the safest window for Japanese Persimmon 'Fuyu' in the Piedmont: soil is still warm, air is cooler, and roots can grow before summer. Spring after the last frost works if you can water deeply through the first hot season.
Will Japanese Persimmon 'Fuyu' grow in Piedmont clay?
It can, with careful planting: wide hole, crown slightly above grade, and no water sitting on the root flare. Heavy, poorly drained clay is the usual failure mode—not summer heat alone.
Reference context includes Wikipedia (“Diospyros kaki”), licensed under CC BY-SA. Reference image source: Diospyros kaki.
