Giant Fuyu, also sold as Gosho or O'Gosho, is a large-fruited non-astringent Japanese persimmon in the Fuyu family. It produces big, flattened, rounded orange fruit that is sweet and edible while still firm and crisp, with no astringency. The main appeal is fruit size, which is noticeably larger than standard Fuyu, along with the same convenient crisp-eating quality. The flesh is sweet and good fresh, sliced, or dried. Trees bear well and provide handsome orange-red autumn foliage. Like other non-astringent types, the fruit is harvested and enjoyed firm. Giant Fuyu is a rewarding choice for home orchards and permaculture plantings where large, crisp, sweet persimmons are desired.
Flavor Profile
Sweet and crisp when firm with no astringency, in an unusually large Fuyu-type fruit.
Visual Characteristics
Large flattened, rounded orange fruit on a tree with bright orange-red fall color.
Growing Tips
Non-astringent, so harvest and eat firm; give full sun and space for its large, heavy crop.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.