Trees Atlanta picks American persimmon as October Tree of the Month
The group says the fruit tastes somewhat like dates when fully ripe, but picked too soon it can be very astringent.
Trees Atlanta named the American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) its October Tree of the Month. The tree keeps its bright orange fruit even after its leaves fall.
Fully ripe fruit can be very sweet and taste somewhat like dates. The group says people often recommend waiting until late fall, after the first frost, to pick them, since immature fruit can be astringent or bitter.
From Trees Atlanta· Instagram · Oct 14
Open the post“October Tree of the Month: American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) The American Persimmon is one of the most eye-catching fruit trees in the fall, sporting its iconic bright orange fruit even after the equally beautiful leaves have fallen off. Then fully ripe, persimmon fruit can be very sweet and taste somewhat similar to dates. However, people often recommend waiting until late fall, after the first frost of the season, to pick them. If picked too soon, the immature fruit can be incredibly astringent or bitter. American Persimmons will be available at the Annual Tree Sale THIS SATURDAY from 8am to 1pm at The Carter Center. Subscribe to our Youth Education newsletter to learn play 'Guess the Tree' and learn about more species like this one.”
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