Buy Matsumoto Wase Fuyu Persimmon trees for sale and grow one of the earliest ripening and most flavorful non-astringent persimmons available for Southern orchards and home landscapes. Matsumoto Wase Fuyu Persimmon is a premium Japanese persimmon selection valued for its sweet, crisp fruit and early harvest window, making it an excellent choice for extending the persimmon season in warm climates.The Matsumoto Wase Fuyu Persimmon (Diospyros kaki ‘Matsumoto Wase Fuyu’) produces medium-sized, tomato-shaped fruit with smooth orange skin and firm, sweet flesh. Unlike astringent varieties, this non-astringent type can be eaten while still firm, offering a crisp texture similar to an apple with rich honey-like sweetness. Fruit typically ripens earlier than standard Fuyu types, making it one of the first persimmons ready for harvest in the season.In spring, the tree produces small, subtle flowers that develop into heavy crops of fruit by fall. The foliage is lush, glossy green throughout the growing season and transitions into brilliant shades of orange, red, and yellow in autumn, adding strong ornamental value to the landscape.This variety performs exceptionally well in Southern climates and is well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, Gulf Coast regions, and other warm Southern landscapes. It is a reliable producer in areas with moderate winter chill and thrives in home orchards, edible landscapes, and small commercial plantings.Mature trees typically reach 15–20 feet tall and wide, forming a rounded, attractive canopy that provides shade, structure, and seasonal interest. Matsumoto Wase Fuyu is generally self-fruitful, making it an easy and productive choice for small yards and beginner growers.Well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates.Landscape contractors, municipalities, developers, garden centers, farm markets, and commercial property managers are encouraged to contact us for wholesale and bulk pricing. Volume discounts may be available for large planting projects, landscape installations, restoration projects, and commercial developments throughout North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and the Gulf Coast region.Customers searching for fruit trees for sale, persimmon trees, edible landscape plants, and low-maintenance fruit trees will appreciate the early ripening, sweetness, and reliability of Matsumoto Wase Fuyu Persimmon (Diospyros kaki ‘Matsumoto Wase Fuyu’.
Early-ripening non-astringent Japanese persimmon variety
Performs well in North Florida and Florida Panhandle climates
Excellent for South Alabama and Gulf Coast landscapes
Sweet, crisp fruit can be eaten firm like an apple
Attractive fall foliage with brilliant seasonal color
Self-fruitful and easy to grow in home gardens
Ideal for backyard orchards and edible landscapes
Strong ornamental and fruit production value
Botanical Name: Diospyros kaki ‘Matsumoto Wase Fuyu’ Common Name: Matsumoto Wase Fuyu Persimmon Plant Type: Deciduous Fruit Tree Growth Rate: Moderate Mature Height: 15–20 ft Mature Width: 15–20 ft Chill Hours: ~200–400 hours (low chill requirement) Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Preference: Well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established USDA Zones: 7–10 Bloom Season: Late spring Harvest Season: Early fall Fertilization Needs: Light balanced fertilizer in spring Pruning Requirements: Minimal pruning; shape during dormancyBest Pollinators:
Self-fruitful (no pollinator required for fruit set)
Optional cross-pollination may increase yield in mixed plantings
Benefits of Cross-Pollination:
Increased fruit size
Improved yield consistency
Enhanced fruit set in heavy production years
Backyard Orchards
Edible Landscapes
Home Gardens
Homestead Plantings
Pollinator Gardens
Commercial Orchards
Farm Markets
U-Pick Farms
Wildlife Gardens
Cottage Gardens
Specimen Plantings
Landscape Contractor Projects
Municipal Plantings
HOA & Community Landscapes
Container Growing (young trees)
Wholesale and Bulk Orders Welcome Landscape contractors, developers, municipalities, schools, churches, retail garden centers, farm markets, and commercial property managers are encouraged to contact us for volume pricing.
Bulk pricing available upon request
Contractor pricing available
Commercial landscape quotes available
Large quantity orders welcome
Availability may vary seasonally
Contact nursery directly for current wholesale pricing and availability
Important: We are not shipping plants at this time. Please only place an order if you plan to pick up your plants at our nursery location.
