Very early ripening, large round fruit ready about 1 month before Fuyu. A sweet and richly flavored variety also known as "Coffee Cake" persimmon due to its brown, mottled flesh and spicy flavor. CAN NOT BE SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA.
ZONE: 7-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fertile, seedless, but astringent. Will be non-astringent with a pollinator, and may have seeds.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Early season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 200 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: High.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 15’ x 10’
Photo courtesty of Dave Wilson Nursery.