Four Winds Growers Hachiya Persimmon Tree

Astringent persimmons like the Hachiya contain high levels of tannins that make your mouth feel dry and puckered if eaten while firm. They must be allowed to ripen until the fruit is soft and jelly-like, at which point the tannins break down and the flesh becomes exceptionally sweet.

No, the Hachiya persimmon is self-fruitful. You will get a harvest with just a single tree, making it a great choice for smaller home orchards.

This variety requires full sun to thrive and produce high-quality fruit. Because Hachiya persimmons need heat to ripen properly, ensure your planting site gets at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

This tree requires approximately 200 chill hours, making it well-suited for milder climates in USDA zones 7 through 10. It is generally not recommended for areas with extremely harsh winters or very long, freezing springs.

While it is possible to grow many fruit trees in containers, the Hachiya is grafted onto D. Lotus rootstock, which is a standard rootstock that typically grows into a larger, more vigorous tree. It is best suited for in-ground planting where it has space to establish a robust root system.

Because of their soft, jelly-like texture when ripe, Hachiya persimmons are excellent for baking, pureeing into puddings, or drying. They are the classic variety used for hoshigaki, the traditional Japanese method of air-drying whole peeled persimmons.