Propagating Fuyu Persimmon Trees Without Seeds

Propagating Fuyu Persimmon Trees Without Seeds

Fuyu persimmon (Diospyros kaki) is a seedless hybrid. Propagation is by grafting onto rootstock (often D. kaki, D. virginiana for cold hardiness, or D. lotus in California).

Alternative: Root Suckers

Fuyu trees often produce suckers from roots. These are clones and can be dug up with roots attached for easy propagation.

Cuttings are very difficult to root. For grafting instructions, see Mississippi State University guide.