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The Fuyu-gaki is a delicious non-astringent Japanese persimmon. This tomato shaped fruit can be eaten when green and crunchy or when deep red and soft. The deciduous moderate growing tree is a very heavy and consistent bearer, reaching heights of 20 - 25 feet tall and 15 - 20 feet wide. Persimmon is not a tropical tree and will live to temperatures falling below 5 degrees. There are 2-4 seeds per fruit and fruit size is 2 1/2 - 3 1/4 inches. The tree is semi-spreading and fruits ripen from September - October. Persimmon loose their leaves in winter. (Photo from: http://food.oregonstate.edu) |
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