Hachiya

Persimmon

Size

Large (3-4.5 in.)

Shape

Acorn/teardrop-shaped

Flavor

Richly sweet, honey-floral

Texture

Gelatinous, smooth, custard-like/spoonable once fully ripe - extremely astringent until then

Ripening window

Late fall into early winter; ripens off the tree at room temperature

Best uses

The classic variety for persimmon pudding, quick breads, cookies, bars, cakes; also preserves, jam, smoothies, drying

Pollination

Self-fruitful

Tree size

20-30 ft tall, 15-25 ft wide; broad rounded canopy; moderate growth, 1-2 ft/yr

Notes

The classic astringent Japanese persimmon, also widely grown in China, Korea, and California. Deep flame-orange skin. Only eat raw once fully soft/ripe - unripe fruit is unpalatably tannic.