PERSIMMON

Diospyros

The fruit of the persimmon is an absolute joy to look at, with its bright, glistening orange fruit, and has vibrant displays of yellow-orange foliage in autumn. The two types of cultivars are astringent and non-astringent. More often seen in backyards than shops, astringent persimmons are wonderfully sweet when fully ripened.

PLANT

Plant seeds or trees in winter.

HARVEST

Autumn or Winter when fruit is ripe and has developed its orange colour. To pick fruit it's important to clip the fruit from the tree leaving short stem attached to the fruit. Tree can reach a height of 7 metres.

EAT

To eat, cut in half simply scooping the flesh out with a spoon.

PRESERVE

Their rich, sweet, spicy taste makes them ideal for use in jams or compotes.

RECIPES

Try this fresh persimmon salad.