Fuyu Persimmon Tree #1 Gal Ferns For Cold Zones this tree will provide plenty variegated varieties require more this tree will provide plenty of shade to your yard especially in the southern and midwestern states They are popular for planting by home orchardists and for commercial fruit production due to the adaptability of the trees to a variety of soil and climate conditions‚ their reliable annual crop‚ and the specific flavor of the fruit․ Unlike other types of persimmon‚ which must be soft and ripe before they can be eaten‚ the Fuyu can be enjoyed when still hard․ The sweet and hard fruit is a good addition to salads‚ desserts‚ or even just eaten alone․ Because of the very high number of fruit produced in a season and the ease of care‚ it's a very popular variety․ Their desirable and modern appearance combined with low maintenance makes them suitable both in dense urban areas and in the countryside․ Though they are grown extensively for their fruit‚ the ornamental qualities of the plant are often used to improve the landscape year round․ Being one of the more cold tolerant cultivars‚ they can be grown in a number of climates with cold winters․ One of the most impressive aspects of the tree is its foliage․ The leaves of the tree turn to bright yellow‚ orange and red colors in the fall before falling off the tree one last time․ The whole scene is complemented by the highly colorful‚ bright orange‚ globose fruits‚ suspended from the various branchlets‚ which develop in the winter and are harvested in the winter months‚ allowing the garden scene not only to be beautiful but also to attract animals and biodiversity․