Maekawa Wase Jiro Persimmon Tree

Buy Maekawa Wase Jiro Persimmon trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Maekawa Wase Jiro, also known as Maekawa Jiro or Early Jiro, is a non-astringent Asian persimmon, Diospyros kaki ‘Maekawa Jiro’, valued for its sweet orange fruit and firm, crisp eating texture.

Like Fuyu and Jiro persimmons, Maekawa Wase Jiro can be eaten while the fruit is still firm. This makes it a great choice for customers who enjoy slicing persimmons fresh, adding them to fruit trays and salads, drying them, baking with them, or enjoying them as a fall harvest fruit. The fruit is typically round to slightly flattened, bright orange when ripe, and sweet without the strong puckering taste of astringent persimmons.

This variety is a good choice for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, homesteads, small farms, and family fruit gardens. In DeFuniak Springs, Walton County, North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and nearby Gulf Coast areas, Maekawa Wase Jiro should be planted in full sun with well-drained soil and good air flow. A warm, protected planting site is best, especially in colder pockets of Zone 8.

Maekawa Wase Jiro Persimmon is a great option for customers searching for persimmon trees near me, non-astringent persimmon trees for sale in North Florida, Asian persimmon trees near DeFuniak Springs, fruit trees for the Florida Panhandle, or a local plant nursery near me. Customers from DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Ponce de Leon, Bonifay, Chipley, Crestview, Niceville, Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and nearby areas can visit our nursery or call for current availability.

Best suited for warm, sunny Southern locations where Asian persimmons can ripen well in fall.

Quick Plant Details:

• Botanical Name: Diospyros kaki ‘Maekawa Jiro’
• Common Names: Maekawa Wase Jiro Persimmon, Maekawa Jiro Persimmon, Early Jiro Persimmon
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Fruit Type: Asian persimmon / Japanese persimmon
• Persimmon Type: Non-astringent
• USDA Zones: Commonly grown in Zones 7–10
• Sun: Full sun
• Mature Size: About 12–15 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide, depending on pruning and growing conditions
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Flower Color: Small creamy-white to pale yellow flowers
• Fruit Season: Fall, often mid-October to November depending on weather and location
• Pollination: Self-fruitful; does not usually need another persimmon for fruit production
• Fruit Flavor: Sweet, mild, and pleasant
• Fruit Texture: Firm and crisp when eaten fresh; can soften more as it ripens
• Best Uses: Fresh eating, slicing, drying, baking, fruit trays, salads, edible landscape, backyard orchard, fall harvest fruit
• Attracts Pollinators: Yes — spring flowers may attract bees and other pollinators
• Special Feature: Non-astringent persimmon that can be eaten firm
• Edible: Yes — fruit is edible and popular for fresh eating

Local Pickup & Contact Information:
Available for local pickup only at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. We are not shipping at this time.

Wholesale may be available for qualified nurseries, landscapers, and qualified buyers. Contact us for current availability and pricing.

Advanced Nursery Growers
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Call: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com