Here’s a complete description of the Hana Fuyu Persimmon (Diospyros kaki 'Hana Fuyu'), a popular non-astringent persimmon variety:

🍂 Hana Fuyu Persimmon Plant Description
🌿 Botanical Overview

Common Name: Hana Fuyu Persimmon

Scientific Name: Diospyros kaki 'Hana Fuyu'

Family: Ebenaceae (Ebony family)

Type: Deciduous fruit tree

🌱 Plant Characteristics

Height & Spread:

Mature height: 12–15 feet

Spread: 10–12 feet

Compact and semi-dwarf habit, suitable for small yards or containers

Growth Rate: Moderate

Form: Rounded, spreading canopy

🍃 Leaves

Type: Simple, alternate

Shape: Oval to oblong

Color: Glossy green in spring and summer

Fall Color: Striking shades of yellow, orange, or red before leaf drop

🌸 Flowers

Bloom Time: Late spring (usually May)

Flower Type: Small, creamy-white, bell-shaped

Pollination:

Self-pollinating (no need for another tree to produce fruit)

Benefits from cross-pollination for slightly increased yield

🍊 Fruit

Type: Edible berry

Shape: Rounded and squat, slightly flattened (like a tomato)

Size: Medium to large (typically 2.5–3 inches wide)

Color: Bright orange to reddish-orange when ripe

Skin: Smooth, glossy

Flesh: Firm, crisp when ripe

Flavor: Sweet, mild, and honey-like — can be eaten fresh like an apple

Astringency: Non-astringent (can be eaten when still firm)

Ripening Season: Mid to late fall (October–November, depending on climate)

🌍 Growing Conditions

Climate:

Thrives in warm temperate to subtropical climates

Hardy in USDA Zones 7–10

Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours/day)

Soil: Well-drained, loamy to sandy soil with good fertility

Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established, but regular watering improves fruit quality

Pruning: Light pruning for shape and air circulation

🌱 Care Tips

Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Avoid over-fertilizing (especially nitrogen-heavy fertilizer, which reduces fruiting)

Protect young trees from frost and strong winds

🍽️ Uses

Culinary:

Eaten fresh or sliced into salads

Can be dried or baked into desserts

Ornamental: Attractive fall foliage and fruit-laden branches make it visually appealing.