The persimmon (/ pərˈsɪmən /) is the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros. The most widely cultivated of these is the kaki persimmon, Diospyros kaki [1] – Diospyros is in the family Ebenaceae, and a number of non-persimmon species of the genus are grown for ebony timber.

2022年11月14日 · Persimmons are a juicy fruit from East Asia. How you eat a persimmon depends on the variety: Fuyu or Hachiya. It also matters how ripe your persimmon is. Here’s how to tell the difference between the two most common types of …

2025年2月19日 · Here, we show you how to choose a ripe persimmon and the best ways to eat and enjoy the different types of persimmon. Persimmons appear in the market in the fall. The persimmons we see in stores are cultivars of a tree native to East Asia, Diospyros kaki —and may have been imported from there, too.

2023年6月22日 · Persimmons are a type of fall fruit, typically in season from September through December. When ripe, they have a yellow-orange flesh, a soft jelly-like texture, and a shape akin to that of a tomato. Their exterior can range in color from pale yellow to a deep, red-orange.

2024年10月14日 · Persimmons are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which each provide important health benefits. For example, vitamin C helps support the immune system and protect against heart disease....

2019年4月10日 · The persimmon, sometimes called the Sharon fruit, has orange or reddish-brown color and it looks like small, flat tomato. The health benefits of eating persimmon fruits include improving your heart health, aiding digestion, reducing inflammation, and boosting your immune system.

2023年6月27日 · Native to China, persimmons grow on trees that can span from 30 to 80 feet tall. Several species of persimmons grow around the world, but in the United States, it's all about the Diospyros virginiana species that you'll find tucked along the East coast and further west, in states like Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

2025年2月20日 · Winter is the best time to familiarize yourself with persimmon, a quintessential cold-weather fruit. When picked, stored, and consumed correctly, it offers a nuanced flavor that's hard to...

2024年9月17日 · Persimmons are a tree fruit related to the date plum, the black sapote, and the mabolo. Most cultivated persimmons are variants of the species Diospyros kaki (sometimes called Oriental persimmons, Japanese persimmons, or kaki), which is native to China and is found in Japan, Myanmar, the Himalayas, and parts of northern India.

2024年11月4日 · What is a persimmon and what does it taste like? This fruit comes in several distinct varieties, each with its own character, plus needs for prep and storage. We cover fuyus, hachiyas, and American persimmons.