Features:Foliage: Oblong, leathery leaves with prominent veination; glossy dark green turning russet-red in fall.Flowers: Small yellow clustered blossoms; requires cross-pollination (plant with 'Chocolate' persimmon).Fruit:Medium-sized, flattened-conical shape.Vibrant orange-red skin.Unique cinnamon-brown flesh with spicy-sweet flavor (reminiscent of coffee cake).Non-astringent when pollinated.Early ripening: Harvests 4 weeks before 'Fuyu'
Habit: Deciduous tree with spreading canopy
Mature Height: 20–30 ft
Mature Width: 15–20 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light Needs: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Key Advantages:Earliest-ripening non-astringent persimmon.Complex flavor profile with warm spice notes.Disease-resistant (excellent scab tolerance).Extended harvest season (September–October)
Pollination Partners:Best paired with 'Chocolate' persimmon (ideal pollinator).Cross-pollination ensures seed development and full flavor
Landscape Uses:Early-season orchards.Edible landscaping.Companion planting with other persimmons