Persimmon, Description & Species

Persimmon, either of two trees of the genus Diospyros and their edible fruits. Persimmons are eaten fresh as a dessert fruit, often with sugar or liqueur, or are stewed or cooked as jam. Both the Japanese and the American persimmon are cultivated commercially.

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Persimmon, Description & Species

Diospyros virginiana (Common persimmon)

Diospyros virginiana (Common or American Persimmon)

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Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu' (Japanese Persimmon)

Fuyu Japanese Persimmon (Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu') in Issaquah

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Persimmon Missouri Department of Conservation