persimmon trees
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On Persimmons – An Excerpt from “Fruit Trees for Every Garden”
Growth Patterns of the Persimmon Tree The Hachiya tree is tall and vigorous, often 15–20 feet tall and as wide. The fruit too is large, 3–4 inches wide, and heart or acorn shaped. It has a warm, deep orange color and an almost subtle glow. Hachiyas are extremely astringent, laced with tannins, until fully ripe.…