The tree is comparatively smaller than most and regulates its crop well. It will mature seedless crops and is a good homeowner cultivar. Apical end splitting occurs in a percentage of the fruit. The tree is around 7 days later than most cultivars to begin growing in the spring, which helps it escape late frost injury. Jiro - Can be erratic in cropping when the tree is young.
Older trees have a good, well spreading shape and produce quality crops.
Some apical end fruit splitting will occur. Matsumoto Wase Fuyu - An early ripening bud sport of Fuyu. The tree sets many flowers and produces heavy clustered crops. The clusters should be thinned to prevent bent limbs with excessive fruit loads. The tree is moderately vigorous and of medium size.