Item Number: FT231
Hachiya Persimmon Tree
Rich flavor, perfect for baking.
The Hachiya persimmon tree (Diospyros kaki ‘Hachiya’) is a classic persimmon variety loved by bakers and home gardeners across the United States. Known for its large, acorn shaped fruit with glowing deep orange to red orange skin, this persimmon tree produces incredibly rich, sweet flesh once the fruit is fully ripe.
If you love puddings, breads, and other baked goods, this is the go-to persimmon. When soft and jelly-like, ripe Hachiya persimmons deliver intense flavor that’s even sweeter than a Fuyu persimmon.
Why Grow a Hachiya Persimmon Tree?
Dessert-Quality Flavor
The hachiya persimmon taste is famous: tart and astringent when firm, then magically sweet and custardy when completely soft. Like other astringent varieties, Hachiya must be fully ripe before you eat hachiya persimmons fresh. When ready, the fruit feels like a water balloon, and the skin looks almost translucent over the glowing deep orange pulp.
- Ideal for baked goods like cookies, cakes, quick breads, and puddings
- Wonderful in jams, sauces, and dried fruits
- Can be frozen as whole ripe fruits for later use
Many people say Hachiyas hanging on the tree look like orange tomatoes, but inside they are pure, sweet jelly.
Beautiful and Productive
This persimmon tree is as ornamental as it is productive. In summer, it has glossy green foliage; in fall, it puts on a show of red, orange, and yellow leaves. Even after leaf drop, bright ripened fruit can hang on the branches, creating a striking autumn display.
Key details:
- Rootstock: Standard on OHxF333
- Zones: 7–10 (check what is my growing zone)
- Chill hours: ~200
- Harvest: Mid-November to early December
You can compare this and other fruit trees using our detailed tree characteristics chart.
Fruit, Ripening & Hachiya Persimmon Seeds
How the Fruit Looks and Ripens
Hachiya fruit is:
- Large and acorn shaped
- Smooth-skinned, turning red orange at maturity
- Soft, jelly-like when fully ripe
This persimmon variety is astringent when firm, so wait until the fruit is extremely soft and wobbly before it’s ready to eat. You can pick them when they just begin to color and let them finish ripening at room temperature.
To speed up ripening, place firm fruit in a paper bag with a banana; the natural ethylene gas helps them become sweet, soft ripened fruit more quickly.
Fresh, Frozen, or Dried
You can:
- Spoon the pulp from ripe fruits for fresh use
- Freeze whole, soft fruit for later baking
- Slice firmer fruit to make dried fruits or traditional hoshigaki
Inside, you may find hachiya persimmon seeds. While most orchard trees are grafted for best quality, seed can be saved for curiosity or future rootstock.
Growing and Caring for Hachiya
Site and Soil
Hachiya thrives in:
- Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily)
- Well-draining soil; it does not like soggy ground
- Mild winter areas with warm to hot summers
It’s a strong choice for many regions of the United States where winters are moderate and summers are warm enough to ripen the crop.
For general planting tips, see our fruit trees care guide, and explore our full range of persimmon trees if you’re comparing varieties.
Watering, Pruning & Care
- Water consistently during the first few years while the tree establishes.
- Once mature, it is relatively drought-tolerant but will fruit best with regular deep watering.
- Prune in winter to maintain shape, remove dead wood, and support strong fruiting branches.
A mature Hachiya can be a highly productive persimmon tree, bearing generous crops year after year when cared for properly.
How to Use Ripe Hachiya Persimmons
Ripe Hachiya persimmons are incredibly versatile in the kitchen:
- Stir the pulp into cakes, cookies, muffins, and other baked goods
- Blend into smoothies or custards
- Use in sauces, chutneys, or holiday desserts
- Dry firm slices for chewy, sweet dried fruits
Because the fruit is so rich, you only need a few ripe fruits to flavor a whole recipe.
Hachiya Persimmon Tree for Sale
When you shop for a hachiya persimmon tree for sale or search “hachiya persimmon tree for sale near me,” you want a healthy, grafted tree that will establish quickly and fruit well. Our trees are shipped dormant, with a strong graft union and vigorous roots, ready to plant in your home orchard or landscape.
Whether you’re looking for hachiya persimmons for sale in season, or a long-term tree investment, the hachiya persimmon tree is a standout among fruit trees for anyone who loves baking, preserves, and rich, sweet fall fruit.
For more in-depth regional persimmon information, you can explore:
- UGA Home Garden Persimmons
- Texas A&M Persimmons Guide
- Penn State: Native Persimmon in the Garden and the Kitchen
These resources pair perfectly with our Hachiya offering to help you grow and enjoy this incredible persimmon variety.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Cannot ship to the following states: HI, AK, PR, GU, VI
Shipping Weight: 5.0 lb
Dimensions: 47.5"L x 7.3"W x 2.75"H
Features
Features
- Bare Root
- Flavor Pick
- Self-fruitful
- Suited to Warmer Climates
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee
* Claim deadline is June 15th
We guarantee that your dormant tree or plant will arrive in good, viable condition. If your tree arrives in substandard condition, notify us within 3 days of delivery. Please email pictures of the box, inside packaging, the tree and its roots to helpdesk@groworganic.com. We will investigate your claim and process a request to exchange or refund the damaged product.
If your dormant tree or plant has not grown new leaves by June 15th, you may be eligible for our Limited Dormant Tree & Plant Guarantee. This guarantee provides for a store credit for the purchase price of the tree, excluding shipping. Please see the Instructions below.
Important Dates:
- April 1st Dormant trees/plants must be planted in the ground
- May 15th Perform scratch test, if no new leaves have grown
- June 15th Deadline to apply for a dormant tree/plant credit
All required documentation must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. Claims or documentation received after June 15th will be denied, without exception. Instructions listed below
Terms and Conditions
We cannot guarantee that your tree or plant will remain alive and healthy after it is received, or bear fruit as there are too many variables in your environment that are beyond our control (i.e. soil preparation, weed and pest control, proper irrigation, chill hours, compatible hardiness for your growing zone, proper choice of pollinator, extreme weather, rodent damage, disease, etc.).
We cannot guarantee that we will be able to provide a replacement tree/plant of the same species either that same growing season or in future years. Customers are responsible for all shipping fees associated with replacement trees and plants.
If we determine that the tree you purchased directly from us is not viable, we will issue you a store credit (not a refund) for the purchase price of the affected dormant tree or plant. Shipping is not included in the dormant tree/plant guarantee. Store credits can be used to purchase any product we sell and are valid for use only until July 1st of the following year.
Historically, 98% of our dormant trees and plants grow and thrive when they have been cared for and planted using our growing guides. Dormant trees and plants must be planted in the ground by April 1st in order to be eligible for credit. If the ground in your area is still frozen solid, you may temporarily plant your tree or plant in a pot.
Potted, non-dormant trees or plants are excluded from this guarantee as they are not dormant at the time of shipment. Evergreen trees such as citrus, avocado and olive trees are not available for credit under the Dormant Tree and Plant Guarantee.
Instructions
We guarantee that your dormant fruit tree or plant will leaf out, if you care for it according to our growing guides. In the unlikely event that your dormant tree or plant does not have leaves by May 15th, follow these simple steps to apply for a store credit:
Before you call or email, please perform a “scratch test” to determine if the tree or plant is still alive. This video shows how to check for live tissue under the bark. Scratch tests need to be done a few inches above and below the graft.
Green Cambium Layer / Living Trees
If the cambium layer under the bark is green, give your tree a little more time. It is still alive, but hasn’t come out of dormancy yet. Check to make sure that it is getting the right amount of deep root water, enough sunlight and that the weather is warm enough for that type of tree/plant to come out of dormancy. Every tree has its own personality and will come out of dormancy at different times. Be sure to submit the required documentation listed below by June 15th, if it doesn’t grow leaves.
Brown Cambium Layer / Dead Trees
If the scratch test shows a brown cambium layer or if your dormant tree/plant doesn’t have leaves by June 1st, please email us at helpdesk@groworganic.com. All required documentation listed below must be received by June 15th for your claim to be considered. To be considered for the guarantee claim, all required documentation must be received by June 15th. Incomplete submissions will be denied.
Required Documentation
- Order number
- Name of dormant tree/plant and the quantity affected
- Photos of each tree or plant showing:
- The roots (tree or plant must be pulled out of the ground)
- The scratch test areas
- The entire tree/plant
We reserve the right to not issue credit for items that have already been replaced. We also reserve the right to require photographic evidence that the tree/plant was not killed by root rot, rodent or mechanical damage.
