Hachiya Persimmon

Hardiness Zone: Zones 7-10.
Pollination: Typically self-pollinating, but planting another persimmon tree nearby can improve fruit set and yield.
Ripening Time: Fruits typically ripen in late fall to early winter, around November to December.
Fruit Size: Large, acorn-shaped fruit with a deep orange skin and sweet, jelly-like flesh when fully ripe.
Other Notes: Hachiya persimmons are astringent when not fully ripe, so it's important to wait until they are very soft before eating or using them in recipes. They are delicious eaten fresh, dried, or used in baking. The tree is also valued for its ornamental qualities, with vibrant orange fruits hanging on the tree after the leaves have fallen.