Native Persimmon

The fruit is edible, but it is not ripe until the skin is wrinkled. Ripe persimmons are said to taste a great deal like dates. They are used to make cakes, puddings and beverages. Native Americans used the fruits to make bread, and also dried them.

What is the difference between native and Japanese persimmon?

American persimmon trees produce exceptionally sweet fruit. It is a delicacy for birds, mammals, and humans. But the Japanese persimmon fruit is typically quite astringent. That is due to the presence of organic compounds like tannins.

Are persimmons indigenous to North America?

species are the common, or American, persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), native to North America, and the Japanese, or kaki, persimmon (D. kaki), native to China but widely cultivated in other temperate regions.

Is native persimmon self-pollinating?

Many persimmon trees are self-fertile and require no pollinator, however some varieties are not. While many persimmon are self-fertile, generally a pollination partner will increase the size and quality of the harvest.

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