The Maekawa Jiro Persimmon Tree, originating from Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture, is widely regarded as one of the best non-astringent persimmon cultivars in the world. This elite Asian persimmon variety is the same cultivar commonly grown in California and marketed as Fuyu, making Jiro a proven standard for commercial orchards and home fruit growers alike.

Jiro produces very large, flat, bright orange persimmons with a sweet, mild flavor that can be eaten fresh while still firm, with no astringency. Ripening in late October, this dependable late-season persimmon tree extends the harvest window and delivers consistent, high-quality fruit year after year.

This cold-hardy persimmon tree adapts well to a wide range of growing conditions and, with proper planting and care, new trees can begin producing fruit in just 2–3 years. Its strong structure, ornamental appeal, and reliable yields make Jiro an excellent choice for backyard orchards, food forests, and specialty fruit plantings.

For growers seeking a large-fruited, non-astringent persimmon tree for sale with proven performance, excellent flavor, and commercial-grade reliability, the Jiro Persimmon Tree stands as a Chestnut Hill favorite—a world-class cultivar trusted for consistency, quality, and results.

Root-stock  is -Diospyros virginiana