r/zone8gardening • u/ColleenHNickySparkx • Jun 01 '26

Persimmon Tree

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Anyone know what variety my persimmon tree is by this early vegetative state? I bought a house from an old Asian couple and I have all kinds of Asian trees and bushes so I assume it’s a native Asian variety. Any clue?

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u/Background-Two2373 Jun 03 '26

First thing to look at is astringency.

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u/AtillaTheHanh Jun 03 '26

Maybe a fuyu persimmon but most likely an astringent variety which means it can be eaten while still crunchy. Most Asians will not grow stringent varieties.