Persimmon, Hachiya

Hachiya persimmon is the fall pudding of fruits. This acorn-shaped variety is extremely sweet, soft and jelly-like when allowed to properly ripen. DO NOT EAT WHILE HARD. Fruit must be picked, and allowed to completely soften off of the tree. This variety only needs 200 chill hours to set fruit. Produces prolifically. Fruit is excellent for freezing and baking.