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The shape of the fruit varies by cultivar from spherical to acorn to flattened or squarish. The color of the fruit varies from light yellow-orange to dark orange-red. The size can be as little as a few ounces to more than a pound. The entire fruit is edible except for the seed and calyx. Good source of phosphorous, potassium, and vitamins A and C. North Carolina Persimmons
Growers/Shipper List Cooling/Storage Requirements of North Carolina Persimmons
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The
oriental persimmon, Diospyrus kaki, was introduced into the United States
in the late 1800's from China and Japan. It is native to and has been
an important fruit crop in each of these countries for hundreds of years.
The fruit is eaten both fresh and dried. In northern China, certain valleys
are cultivated exclusively for oriental persimmons. On the main island
of Japan, groups of trees are found in every village, along the roadsides,
or around farmers' cottages.